Iolaus montana

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

Iolaus montana
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I. montana
Binomial name
Iolaus montana
(Kielland, 1978)[1]
Synonyms
  • Iolaphilus montana Kielland, 1978
  • Iolaus (Argiolaus) montana

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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