Axiocerses coalescens
| Axiocerses coalescens | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Axiocerses |
| Species: | A. coalescens |
| Binomial name | |
| Axiocerses coalescens Henning & Henning, 1996[2] | |
Axiocerses coalescens, the black-tipped scarlet, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in wooded savanna areas in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and north-western South Africa and further to the north.
The wingspan is 24–32 mm for males and 25–34 mm for females. Adults are on wing year-round.
The larvae feed on Acacia species. They are associated with ants of the family Formicidae.
References
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Wikispecies has information related to Axiocerses coalescens.
- ^ Henning, G.A.; Westrip, J.R.S. (2020). "Axiocerses coalescens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T161335913A161335917. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T161335913A161335917.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ Axiocerses at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
External links
[edit]- Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.