Lepidochrysops kennethi

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Lepidochrysops kennethi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Lepidochrysops
Species:
L. kennethi
Binomial name
Lepidochrysops kennethi
Kielland, 1986[1]

Lepidochrysops kennethi is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Tanzania (the Iringa District).[2] The habitat consists of montane grassland with stunted deciduous trees at altitudes between 1,800 and 2,000 meters.

Adults are on wing from late December to early January.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Lepidochrysops at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and some other life forms
  2. ^ Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Polyommatini (part 3)