Hypolycaena buxtoni


Hypolycaena buxtoni, the Buxton's hairstreak, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in southern Africa.
The wingspan is 25–30 mm for males and 28–33 mm for females. Adults are on wing from September to May and from February to May. There are two generations per year.
The larvae feed on Tricalysia and Pavetta species and possibly Tarenna pavettoides.

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