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Savanna Elf

Eretis lugens

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Hesperiidae ›Genus: Eretis

About

Eretis lugens, the savanna elf, is a butterfly in the Hesperiidae family. It is found in Senegal, northern Guinea, northern Sierra Leone, Liberia, northern Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, southern Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania and north-western Zambia. The habitat consists of Sudan savanna, open Guinea savanna, forest margins, forests and dense woodland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Savanna Elf?
The scientific name of Savanna Elf is Eretis lugens.
What kingdom does Savanna Elf belong to?
Savanna Elf belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Savanna Elf belong to?
Savanna Elf belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Savanna Elf belong to?
Savanna Elf belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Savanna Elf belong to?
Savanna Elf belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Savanna Elf belong to?
Savanna Elf belongs to the family Hesperiidae.
What genus does Savanna Elf belong to?
Savanna Elf belongs to the genus Eretis.