Last's hairtail | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Lycaenidae |
Genus: | Anthene |
Species: | A. lasti
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Binomial name | |
Anthene lasti | |
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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
[edit]- ^ Anthene at Markku Savela's website on Lepidoptera
- ^ "Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Lycaenesthini". Archived from the original on 2015-02-19. Retrieved 2012-09-06.