Axiocerses nyika

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Axiocerses nyika
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Axiocerses nyika
Quickelberge, 1984[1]

Axiocerses nyika is a butterfly in the Lycaenidae family. It is found in Malawi (the Nyika Plateau and Chisange Falls) and Zambia.[2] The habitat consists of hills with stunted, shrubby vegetation, at altitudes between 1,980 and 2,290 meters.

Adults have been recorded in December.

References

  1. ^ Axiocerses at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
  2. ^ Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Aphnaeini (part 3)