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Forest Hairtail

Anthene larydas

Taxonomy

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

About

Anthene larydas, the spotted hairtail or common ciliate blue, is a butterfly in the Lycaenidae family. It is found in Senegal, the Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and western Kenya. The habitat consists of forests and Guinea savanna.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Forest Hairtail?
The scientific name of Forest Hairtail is Anthene larydas.
What is the conservation status of Forest Hairtail?
The Forest Hairtail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Forest Hairtail belong to?
Forest Hairtail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Forest Hairtail belong to?
Forest Hairtail belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Forest Hairtail belong to?
Forest Hairtail belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Forest Hairtail belong to?
Forest Hairtail belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Forest Hairtail belong to?
Forest Hairtail belongs to the family Lycaenidae.
What genus does Forest Hairtail belong to?
Forest Hairtail belongs to the genus Anthene.