Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Lycaenidae Scientific name Azanus natalensis | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Azanus Rank Species | |
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Similar Azanus moriqua, Azanus isis, Anthene definita, Anthene amarah, Axiocerses amanga | ||
Azanus natalensis, the Natal babul blue or Natal spotted blue, is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in the Afrotropic ecozone.
The wingspan is 23–27 mm in males and 24–30 mm in females. Its flight period is year-round but mainly between September and May.
The larvae feed on Acacia species.
References
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