13 observationsLeast Concern
Saffron Sapphire
Iolaus pallene
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Lepidoptera βΊFamily: Lycaenidae βΊGenus: Iolaus
About
Iolaus pallene, the saffron sapphire, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found from southern Sudan, Angola, southern Democratic Republic of the Congo (Shaba) and Kenya to South Africa. In South Africa it is found from the thorn belt of KwaZulu-Natal and Swaziland to Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Limpopo and North West.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Saffron Sapphire is Iolaus pallene.
- The Saffron Sapphire has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Saffron Sapphire belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Saffron Sapphire belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Saffron Sapphire belongs to the class Insecta.
- Saffron Sapphire belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Saffron Sapphire belongs to the family Lycaenidae.
- Saffron Sapphire belongs to the genus Iolaus.