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Anthene barnesi

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Barnes's hairtail
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Anthene
Species:
A. barnesi
Binomial name
Anthene barnesi
Stevenson, 1940[1]
Synonyms
  • Anthene (Anthene) barnesi

Anthene barnesi, the Barnes's hairtail, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Zimbabwe (the Vumba Mountains).[2] The habitat consists of forests.

Adults of both sexes mud-puddle. They are on wing from September to May.

References

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  1. ^ Anthene at Markku Savela's website on Lepidoptera
  2. ^ "Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Lycaenesthini". Archived from the original on 2015-02-19. Retrieved 2012-09-04.