| Anthene amarah | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Anthene |
| Species: | A. amarah |
| Binomial name | |
| Anthene amarah (Guérin-Méneville, 1847)[1] |
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The Black-striped Hairtail (Anthene amarah) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in tropical Africa and Arabia (up to Aqaba).
The wingspan is 21-26 mm for males and 23-29 mm for females. Adults are on wing year round, with a peak in summer.[2]
The larvae feed on Acacia species, including and Acacia karroo, Acacia sieberana and Acacia gerrardii.