Lepidochrysops chala

Lepidochrysops chala is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Tanzania and Zambia.[2] The habitat consists of rocky grassland and montane grassland at altitudes of 2,000 to 2,200 meters.

Lepidochrysops chala
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L. chala
Binomial name
Lepidochrysops chala
Kielland, 1980[1]

Adults are attracted to flowers of low-growing plants. They are on wing from August to early October.

References

  1. Lepidochrysops at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and some other life forms
  2. "Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Polyommatini (part 2)". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-07-16.


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