Английская Википедия:Cacyreus lingeus
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Speciesbox Cacyreus lingeus, the common bush blue or bush bronze, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. As with other Cacyreus species it is endemic to the Afrotropics.[1]
Range
It is a common species in much of sub-Saharan Africa, though mostly at lower altitudes.[1]
Description
The wingspan is 22–27 mm for males and 22–28 mm for females. The larvae are pale green.[1]
Habits
Adults are on wing year-round, with a peak from October to February. In exceptional situations adults may be on the wing in winter months in cooler areas.[2]
Foodplants
The larvae may feed on the flowers, the leaves or inside the stems of their foodplants.[1] Various Lamiaceae species are utilized, including Plectranthus, Salvia, Calamintha, Lavandula, Mentha and Hemizygia species.
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References
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