| Anthene definita | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Anthene |
| Species: | A. definita |
| Binomial name | |
| Anthene definita (Butler, 1899)[1] |
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The Common Ciliate Blue or Common Hairtail (Anthene definita) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in southern Africa.
The wingspan is 21-27 mm for males and 24-29 mm for females. Adults are on wing year round in wamer areas, with a peak in summer.[2]
The larvae feed on Allophylus africanus, Pappea capensis, Mangifera indica, Myrica aethiopica, Myrica sericea, Acacia karroo, Acacia cyanophylla, Acacia saligna, Paraserianthus lophanta, Schotia, Bersama and Kalanchoe species.