Black-striped Hairtail
Anthene amarah
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
Black-striped Hairtail.
Anthene amarah
Category
butterflies moths
Family
Lycaenidae
Size
LepTraits 1.0 wingspan: approximately 2.1–2.5 cm.
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding black-striped hairtail in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
LepTraits 1.0 habitat-affinity coding: Mixed canopy (open affinity); Edge-avoidant (weak); Xeric-associated (strong); Disturbance-associated (strong).
Diet
LepTraits 1.0 larval host-plant association: Fabaceae and Rutaceae. Adult diet is not inferred from host-plant data.
Behaviour
When to look
LepTraits 1.0 adult-flight months recorded: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.
Where to see it
South AfricaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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