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Bush Scarlet

Axiocerces amanga

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

A tiny red butterfly in the Lycaenidae family, with a tail-like extension on the hindwings.

Habitat:

This is a savannah / woodland species, which occurs at altitudes between about 100-1500m.

Reference Links:

Butterflies of Africa - Axiocerses amanga

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
pamsai
ThanksDrNamgyalTSherpa. Missed this one, but I always appreciate your comments.

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