Genus Tuxentius Rank Species | ||
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Similar Tarucus sybaris, Tuxentius melaena, Eicochrysops messapus, Axiocerses tjoane, Axiocerses amanga | ||
Tuxentius calice, the white pie, is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in Africa.
The wingspan is 21–24 mm for males and 21–25 mm for females. Adults are on wing year-round, but are most common from October to March.
The larvae feed on Ziziphus mucronata and probably other Ziziphus species.
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