Cacyreus darius
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Cacyreus darius is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found on Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion and the Comoros.[2] The habitat consists of forests, forest margins and anthropogenic environments.
Known food plants of this species are Coleus species and Hyptis pectina (Lamiaceae)[3]
References
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- ^ Cacyreus at Markku Savela's website on Lepidoptera
- ^ Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Polyommatini (part 1)
- ^ Martiré & Rochat, 2009. Les Papillons de la Réunion & leurs chenilles, page 182.
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