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Lepidochrysops balli

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The Ball's blue (Lepidochrysops balli) is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa.

The wingspan is 32–34 mm for males and 34–36 mm for females. Adults are on the wing from late November to February.[3]

The larvae feed on Selago divaricata. They burrow into the immature flower-buds of their host plant and consume the interior.[4]

References

  1. ^ Williams, M.C. (2020). "Lepidochrysops balli". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T11543A168312564. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T11543A168312564.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  2. ^ Lepidochrysops, funet.fi
  3. ^ Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.
  4. ^ "Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Polyommatini (part 2)". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-07-16.
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Lepidochrysops balli: Brief Summary

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The Ball's blue (Lepidochrysops balli) is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa.

The wingspan is 32–34 mm for males and 34–36 mm for females. Adults are on the wing from late November to February.

The larvae feed on Selago divaricata. They burrow into the immature flower-buds of their host plant and consume the interior.

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