Iolaus christofferi

Iolaus christofferi is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in northern Cameroon.[2] The habitat consists of dry savanna.

Iolaus christofferi
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I. christofferi
Binomial name
Iolaus christofferi
Collins & Larsen, 2003[1]
Synonyms
  • Iolaus (Philiolaus) christofferi

Etymology

The species is named for the Swedish lepidopterist Per Olof Christopher Aurivillius.

References

  1. Iolaus at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
  2. Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Subtribe Iolaina


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