Azanus natalensis

Natal babul blue
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Lycaenidae
Genus:	Azanus
Species:	A. natalensis
Binomial name
	Azanus natalensis; (Trimen & Bowker, 1887)
Synonyms
	Lycaena natalensis Trimen & Bowker, 1887;

Azanus natalensis, the Natal babul blue or Natal spotted blue,^[1] is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in the Afrotropical realm.

Description and habits

The wingspan is 23–27 mm in males and 24–30 mm in females. Its flight period is year-round but mainly between September and May.^[1] The larvae feed on Acacia species.^[1]

Gallery

At Queen Elizabeth N. P., Uganda
In South Africa

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.

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[Woodhall-1] Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.

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