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Lepidochrysops michellae

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Lepidochrysops michellae
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L. michellae
Binomial name
Lepidochrysops michellae
Henning & Henning, 1983[1]

Lepidochrysops michellae, the Michelle's blue, is a butterfly in the Lycaenidae family. It is found in north-eastern Namibia.[2] The habitat consists of grassy areas in savanna.

Adults are on wing from September to April.

References

  1. ^ Lepidochrysops at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and some other life forms
  2. ^ Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Polyommatini (part 4)