Aloeides nollothi, the Nolloth's copper, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Namibia and the Northern Cape province of South Africa.[1]
| Nolloth's copper | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Aloeides |
| Species: | A. nollothi
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| Binomial name | |
| Aloeides nollothi Tite & Dickson, 1977
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Description
editThis butterfly species inhabits grassy areas with bare patches, such as grassy fynbos in the Northern cape, or highvield grasslands in other provinces.[2]
The wingspan is 19–22 mm for males and 20–24 mm females. Adults are on wing from August to December and in late summer (from March to April) in a possible second generation. There is usually one generation per year.[3] The body contains a black fringe on the top of upperside.[4]
The males of Aloeidis exhibit territorial behavior, claiming specific areas on road verges and unsurfaced roads where they can counter females and mate.[5]
References
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- ^ a b Henning, G.A. (2020). "Aloeides nollothi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T889A175056159. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T889A175056159.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Henning, G.A. (1993). "Revisional notes on the genus Aloeides Hübner" (PDF). Metamorphosis. 16 (4): 144–155.
- ^ Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.
- ^ Gardiner, Alan (2004). "New species of Lepidochrysops Hedicke (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) from north-western Zambia" (PDF). Metamorphosis. 15 (4).
- ^ Edge, David A (2005). "Life history and ecological observations on Aloeides pallida, undescribed subspecies (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae)" (PDF). Metamorphosis. 16 (4): 110–115.