Pentila rondo explained

Pentila rondo is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Tanzania (south-eastern part of the country to the Rondo Plateau and the area west of Lindi).[1] The habitat consists of forests at altitudes ranging from 800 to 850 metres.

The length of the forewings is 16–17.2 mm for males and 16.9-18.3 mm for females. Adults have been recorded on wing in February and April.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Subtribe Pentilina . 2012-09-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140202095926/http://atbutterflies.com/downloads/lycaenidae_pentilina.doc . 2014-02-02 . dead .