Aphnaeus williamsi

Aphnaeus williamsi
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Aphnaeus
Species: A. williamsi
Binomial name
Aphnaeus williamsi
Synonyms
  • Aphnaeus flavescens williamsi

Aphnaeus williamsi, the Williams' highflier, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found along the coast of Kenya.[2] The habitat consists of savanna on the edges of coastal forests.

Adults have been recorded feeding from flowers.

References

  1. Aphnaeus at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
  2. Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Aphnaeini (part 4)


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