Lepidochrysops balli

Lepidochrysops balli
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Lepidochrysops
Species:
L. balli
Binomial name
Lepidochrysops balli
Dickson, 1985[2]

Lepidochrysops balli, Ball's blue, 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.[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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