- Orachrysops brinkmani
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Orachrysops brinkmani Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Lycaenidae Genus: Orachrysops Species: O. brinkmani Binomial name Orachrysops brinkmani
Heath, 1997[1]Brinkman’s Blue (Orachrysops brinkmani) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in South Africa, where it is known from fynbos in the West Cape.
The wingspan is 24-38 mm for males and 28-39 mm for females. Adults are on wing from October to November.[2]
The larvae probably feed on Indigofera declinata.
References
- ^ Orachrysops, Site of Markku Savela
- ^ Woodhall, S. Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa, Cape Town: Struik Publishers, 2005.
Categories:- Lycaeninae
- Lycaenidae stubs
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