Teriomima parva explained

Teriomima parva, the poor buff, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Kenya, Tanzania and possibly Mozambique.^[1] The habitat consists of coastal and submontane forests.

The larvae probably feed on tree lichens.

Subspecies

• Teriomima parva parva (coast of Kenya, Tanzania: coast and inland up to Amani, possibly the coast of Mozambique)
• Teriomima parva beylissi Henning & Henning, 2004 (Tanzania: Manga Forest Reserve)

Notes and References

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