Lepidochrysops badhami

Lepidochrysops badhami, the Badham's blue , is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where it is found in Succulent Karoo to the east of Springbok in the Northern Cape.

Lepidochrysops badhami
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Lepidochrysops
Species:
L. badhami
Binomial name
Lepidochrysops badhami
van Son, 1956

The wingspan is 28–32 mm for males and 29–32 mm for females. Adults are on wing from September to October. There is one generation per year.[2]

The larvae feed on Pelargonium dasyphyllum.

References

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  1. ^ Williams, M.C. (2020). "Lepidochrysops badhami". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T11542A175056499. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T11542A175056499.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.