Anthene arnoldi
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Anthene arnoldi (N. Jones, 1918)[1]
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Anthene arnoldi, or Arnold's hairtail, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. The species was first described by Neville Jones in 1918.[2] It is found in Zambia and Zimbabwe.[3] The habitat consists of savanna woodland.
Adults are on wing in summer. Adults are most commonly encountered in September and October.
The species was named after Dr George Arnold.
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- ^ Savela, Markku. "Anthene arnoldi (Jones, 1918)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
- ^ "Jones, Reverend Neville (archaeology, entomology)". S2A3 Biographical Database of Southern African Science. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
- ^ Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Lycaenesthini