Anthene juanitae
| Juanita's hairtail | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Anthene |
| Species: | A. juanitae |
| Binomial name | |
| Anthene juanitae Henning & Henning, 1993[1] | |
Anthene juanitae, the Juanita's hairtail, is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in South Africa (Limpopo). It is found in dense riverine vegetation along the Olifants River.
The wingspan is about 25 mm in males and 27–29 mm in females.[2]
Pupae have been found under a flat rock lying amongst gravel and sand. They were pale reddish brown mottled with black.[3]
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- ↑ Anthene at Markku Savela's website on Lepidoptera
- ↑ Woodhall, S. Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa, Cape Town: Struik Publishers, 2005.
- ↑ Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Lycaenesthini
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