Anthene lasti

Anthene lasti
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Anthene
Species: A. lasti
Binomial name
Anthene lasti
Synonyms
  • Lycaenesthes lasti Grose-Smith & Kirby, 1894
  • Anthene (Anthene) lasti

Anthene lasti, Last's hairtail, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Kenya (from the coast to the lower Meru Forest), eastern Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique and eastern Zimbabwe.[2] The habitat consists of forests.

Adults males are attracted to damp spots in large numbers. These spots are also visited by females, but to a lesser extent. Adults are on wing year round.

References

  1. ↑ Anthene at Markku Savela's website on Lepidoptera
  2. ↑ Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Lycaenesthini


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