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Lepidochrysops evae

Lepidochrysops evae is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in north-western Zambia.

Last revised
Jul 11, 2026
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Length
92 w
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Source
Lepidochrysops evae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Clade: Pancrustacea
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Lepidochrysops
Species:
L. evae
Binomial name
Lepidochrysops evae
Gardiner, 20031

Lepidochrysops evae is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in north-western Zambia.2

Adults have been recorded in October.

The larvae possibly feed on Ocimum species.

Etymology

The species named for Eva Gardiner, wife of the author.

References

References

  1. Lepidochrysops at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and some other life forms
  2. "Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Polyommatini (part 2)". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-07-16.