Lepidochrysops evae explained

Lepidochrysops evae is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in north-western Zambia.[1]

Adults have been recorded in October.

The larvae possibly feed on Ocimum species.

Etymology

The species named for Eva Gardiner, wife of the author.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Polyommatini (part 2) . 2012-07-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304034112/http://atbutterflies.com/downloads/lycaenidae_polyommatini_2.doc . 2016-03-04 . dead .

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