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Large Fairy Hairstreak

Hypolycaena antifaunus

Taxonomy

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

About

Hypolycaena antifaunus, the large fairy hairstreak, is a butterfly in the Lycaenidae family. It is found in Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia. The habitat consists of primary forests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Large Fairy Hairstreak?
The scientific name of Large Fairy Hairstreak is Hypolycaena antifaunus.
What kingdom does Large Fairy Hairstreak belong to?
Large Fairy Hairstreak belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Large Fairy Hairstreak belong to?
Large Fairy Hairstreak belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Large Fairy Hairstreak belong to?
Large Fairy Hairstreak belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Large Fairy Hairstreak belong to?
Large Fairy Hairstreak belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Large Fairy Hairstreak belong to?
Large Fairy Hairstreak belongs to the family Lycaenidae.
What genus does Large Fairy Hairstreak belong to?
Large Fairy Hairstreak belongs to the genus Hypolycaena.