224 observations
Lemolea Harvester
Spalgis lemolea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Lepidoptera βΊFamily: Lycaenidae βΊGenus: Spalgis
About
Spalgis lemolea, the lemolea harvester or African apefly, is a butterfly in the Lycaenidae family. It is found in Senegal, the Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Cameroon, from Gabon to Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Malawi, Zambia, northern Zimbabwe and Botswana. The habitat consists of forests and dense savannah (Guinea savannah and miombo woodland), as well as thick riverine bush.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Lemolea Harvester is Spalgis lemolea.
- Lemolea Harvester belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Lemolea Harvester belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Lemolea Harvester belongs to the class Insecta.
- Lemolea Harvester belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Lemolea Harvester belongs to the family Lycaenidae.
- Lemolea Harvester belongs to the genus Spalgis.