Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Lycaenidae Scientific name Anthene juanitae | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Anthene Rank Species | |
Similar Anthene definita, Anthene amarah, Anthene | ||
Anthene juanitae, the Juanita's hairtail, is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in South Africa (Limpopo). It is found in dense riverine vegetation along the Olifants River.
The wingspan is about 25 mm in males and 27–29 mm in females.
Pupae have been found under a flat rock lying amongst gravel and sand. They were pale reddish brown mottled with black.
References
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