Anthene lasti explained

Anthene lasti, Last's hairtail, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Kenya (from the coast to the lower Meru Forest), eastern Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique and eastern Zimbabwe.[1] The habitat consists of forests.

Adults males are attracted to damp spots in large numbers. These spots are also visited by females, but to a lesser extent. Adults are on wing year round.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Lycaenesthini . 2012-09-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150219145458/http://atbutterflies.com/downloads/lycaenidae_lycaenesthini.doc . 2015-02-19 . dead .