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Lepidochrysops braueri

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Lepidochrysops braueri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Lepidochrysops
Species:
L. braueri
Binomial name
Lepidochrysops braueri
Dickson, 1966[2]

Lepidochrysops braueri, the Brauer's blue, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in South Africa, where it found in fynbos on the Swartberg range from the Eastern Cape to Seweweekspoort and Klein Swartberg in the Western Cape. It is also found on the Rooiberg.

The wingspan is 33–37 mm for males and 34–38 mm for females. Adults are on wing from November to January. There is one generation per year.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Williams, M.C. (2020) [amended version of 2020 assessment]. "Lepidochrysops braueri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T161340111A175073086. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T161340111A175073086.en. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  2. ^ Lepidochrysops at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
  3. ^ Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.