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Lepidochrysops jacksoni

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Lepidochrysops jacksoni
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Lepidochrysops
Species:
L. jacksoni
Binomial name
Lepidochrysops jacksoni
van Someren, 1957[1]

Lepidochrysops jacksoni is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Uganda, from the south-western part of the country to Tororo and to the north and West Madi.[2] The habitat consists of areas with short grass and flowers of the family Lamiaceae on the rocky slopes of hills and ridges.

References

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  1. ^ Lepidochrysops at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and some other life forms
  2. ^ Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Polyommatini (part 3)