Anthene minima explained

Anthene minima, the little hairtail, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in South Africa and Botswana. In South Africa, it is found in north-eastern KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo.

Description

The wingspan is for males and for females. Adults are on wing from September to April.[1]

Its nearest relative, Anthene lindae, is found approximately to the west, endemic to the Northern Cape, with a few occurences at Witsand in the Western Cape.[2]

Habitat and behavior

The larvae likely feed on Acacia 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.