Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Lycaenidae Scientific name Iolaus subinfuscata | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Stugeta Rank Species | |
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Stugeta subinfuscata, the dusky sapphire, is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in southern Africa.
The wingspan is 25–28 mm for males and 27–30 mm for females. Adults are on wing in summer, with peaks in September and October. There are multiple generations per year.
The larvae feed on Tapinanthus oleifolius.
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