Michelle s blue
Lepidochrysops michellae
Fun Fact: Michelle's Blue (L. michellae) have unique genitalia, labial palpi, markings and shape of their wings. They can be observed in grassland near riverine bush as well as flying through countryside savanna bush.
Introduction: Michelle's Blue (L. michellae) have unique genitalia, labial palpi, markings and shape of their wings. They can be observed in grassland near riverine bush as well as flying through countryside savanna bush.
Distribution: Grootfontein , Kombat, Mashari, the banks of the Kavango River and other northern Namibian locations.
Breeding/Larval food: Not confirmed.
Colouration: Beautiful pale silvery blue to pale green upperside. Females have a variable pale greenish-blue ground colour.
On the wing: During the summer months from October to April.
Wingspan: Male: Female: Approx 30mm.
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