Iolaus montana

Iolaus montana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Iolaus
Species: I. montana
Binomial name
Iolaus montana
(Kielland, 1978)[1]
Synonyms
  • Iolaphilus montana Kielland, 1978
  • Iolaus (Argiolaus) montana

Iolaus montana is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Tanzania.[2] The habitat consists of forests (including riverine forests).

The larvae feed on Phragmanthera rufescens and Phragmanthera usuiensis.

References

  1. Iolaus at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
  2. Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Subtribe Iolaina


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