Harpendyreus notoba: taxon details and analytics

Domain
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Lycaenidae
Genus
Harpendyreus
Species
Harpendyreus notoba
Scientific Name
Harpendyreus notoba

Summary description from Wikipedia:

Harpendyreus notoba

Harpendyreus notoba, the salvia blue, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in South Africa, from the northern East Cape, through the southern part of the Orange Free State to southern Gauteng the southern North West Province. It is also present in the North Cape.

The wingspan is 26–27 mm for males and 27–29 mm for females. Adults are on wing from August to May, with a peak from September to October.

The larvae feed on flowers and immature seeds of Salvia species, including Salvia radula.

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Harpendyreus notoba in languages:

English
salvia blue