Anthene lindae explained

Anthene lindae, the Linda's hairtail, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to the arid Northern Cape in South Africa. A few specimens have also been recorded at Witsand, in the Western Cape.

Description

The wingspan is about for males and about for females. Adults are on wing from September to December. There is one generation per year.[1]

Its nearest relative, Anthene minima, is found approximately to the east, in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, and the Okavango Delta in Botswana.[2]

Habitat and behavior

The larvae possibly feed on Acacia erioloba species.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Woodhall, Steve . Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa . 2005 . Cape Town, South Africa . Struik . 978-1-86872-724-7 .
  2. Book: Pringle, E.L.L. . Pennington’s butterflies of southern Africa . Henning . G.A. . Ball . J.B. . Struik Winchester . 1994 . 9780947430467 . Cape Town . 32270879.