Lepidochrysops desmondi
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Lepidochrysops desmondi, the Desmond's blue, is a butterfly in the Lycaenidae family. It is found in south-western Kenya, Tanzania, northern Malawi and Zambia.[2] The habitat consists of Brachystegia woodland.
Both sexes are attracted to flowers. Adults are on wing year round, with a peak in November.
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- ^ Lepidochrysops at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and some other life forms
- ^ Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Polyommatini (part 2)
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