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Anthene barnesi

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Anthene barnesi
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A. barnesi
Binomial name
Anthene barnesi
Stevenson, 1940[1]
Synonyms
  • Anthene (Anthene) barnesi

Anthene barnesi, the Barnes's hairtail, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Zimbabwe (the Vumba Mountains).[2] The habitat consists of forests.

Adults of both sexes mud-puddle. They are on wing from September to May.

References

  1. ^ Anthene at Markku Savela's website on Lepidoptera
  2. ^ Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Lycaenesthini