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Natal Babul Blue

Azanus natalensis

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

The Natal Babul Blue or Natal Spotted Blue (Azanus natalensis) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family.

It is found in the Afrotropic ecozone.

The wingspan is 23–27 mm in males and 24–30 mm in females. Flight period is year-round but mainly between September and May

Habitat:

open grassy area area beside a river in NW Uganda

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Azanus natalensis

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