Anthene amarah
| Anthene amarah | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Anthene |
| Species: | A. amarah |
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| Anthene amarah (Guérin-Méneville, 1847)[1] | |
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The Black-striped Hairtail, Leaden Hairtail or Leaden Ciliate Blue (Anthene amarah) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in tropical Africa and Arabia (up to Aqaba). The habitat consists of savanna and occasionally open areas in the forest zone.
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. They are associated with a number of ants, including Crematogaster bequaerti var. saga, Lepisiota affinis, Camponotus and Myrmicaria species.[3]
References
- ↑ Anthene, Site of Markku Savela
- ↑ Woodhall, S. Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa, Cape Town: Struik Publishers, 2005.
- ↑ Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Lycaenesthini
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 A short film on Anthene amarah at Medike, Soutpansberg Mts (South Africa, Transvaal) recorded in 2004. |