Aloeides gowani
| Aloeides gowani | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Aloeides |
| Species: | A. gowani |
| Binomial name | |
| Aloeides gowani Tite & Dickson, 1968[2] | |
Aloeides gowani, the Gowan's copper, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in South Africa, where it is known from the Western, Eastern and the Northern Cape.
The wingspan is 25–29 mm for males and 28–30 mm females. Adults are on wing from October to April, with a peak from December to February There are multiple generations during midsummer.[3]
The larvae feed on Aspalathus species.
References
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Wikispecies has information related to Aloeides gowani.
- ^ Henning, G.A. (2020) [amended version of 2020 assessment]. "Aloeides gowani". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T161280888A175061722. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T161280888A175061722.en. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ Aloeides at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
- ^ Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.