Axiocerses_coalescens

<i>Axiocerses coalescens</i>

Axiocerses coalescens

Species of butterfly

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.

Quick Facts Axiocerses coalescens, Conservation status ...

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

Wikispecies has information related to Axiocerses coalescens.
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    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.
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    Axiocerses 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.


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