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Cigaritis crustaria

Cigaritis crustaria

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Lycaenidae ›Genus: Cigaritis

About

Cigaritis crustaria, the violet silverline, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Ghana (the Volta Region), Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, eastern Uganda and north-western Tanzania. The habitat consists of forests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cigaritis crustaria?
The scientific name of Cigaritis crustaria is Cigaritis crustaria.
What kingdom does Cigaritis crustaria belong to?
Cigaritis crustaria belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Cigaritis crustaria belong to?
Cigaritis crustaria belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Cigaritis crustaria belong to?
Cigaritis crustaria belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Cigaritis crustaria belong to?
Cigaritis crustaria belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Cigaritis crustaria belong to?
Cigaritis crustaria belongs to the family Lycaenidae.
What genus does Cigaritis crustaria belong to?
Cigaritis crustaria belongs to the genus Cigaritis.