Iolaus ndolae explained

Iolaus ndolae is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in northern Zambia, Malawi, eastern Tanzania and possibly the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Shaba).[1] The habitat consists of forests (including riverine forests).

The larvae feed on Vanwykia rubella, Erianthemum taborense, Erianthemum dregei, Erianthemum virescens, Erianthemum schelei, Phragmanthera usuienesis usuiensis, Phragmanthera proteicola and Tapinanthus erianthus.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Subtribe Iolaina . 2012-08-31 . 2014-04-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140407084404/http://atbutterflies.com/downloads/lycaenidae_iolaina.doc . dead .