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common fairy hairstreak

Hypolycaena hatita

Taxonomy

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

About

Hypolycaena hatita, the common fairy hairstreak, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia. The habitat consists of primary forests and dense secondary growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of common fairy hairstreak?
The scientific name of common fairy hairstreak is Hypolycaena hatita.
What kingdom does common fairy hairstreak belong to?
common fairy hairstreak belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does common fairy hairstreak belong to?
common fairy hairstreak belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does common fairy hairstreak belong to?
common fairy hairstreak belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does common fairy hairstreak belong to?
common fairy hairstreak belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does common fairy hairstreak belong to?
common fairy hairstreak belongs to the family Lycaenidae.
What genus does common fairy hairstreak belong to?
common fairy hairstreak belongs to the genus Hypolycaena.