Iridana hypocala

(Iridana hypocala)

Description

Iridana hypocala, the Eltringham's sapphire gem, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Ghana (the Volta Region), Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Shaba), Uganda and north-western Tanzania. The habitat consists of forests. Adults are most common in October and November.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Lycaenidae
Genus:Iridana
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