Obania subvariegata explained

Obania subvariegata, the mimic obania, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Nigeria, Cameroon, the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.^[1] The habitat consists of forests.

The species is associated with tree ants.

Subspecies

• Obania subvariegata subvariegata (Nigeria: Cross River loop, Cameroon, Central African Republic)
• Obania subvariegata aliquantum (Druce, 1910) (Democratic Republic of the Congo: Tshopo and Kasai)

Notes and References

1. http://atbutterflies.com/downloads/lycaenidae_liptenina.doc Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Subtribe Liptenina