Liptena decipiens

Liptena decipiens
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Liptena
Species: L. decipiens
Binomial name
Liptena decipiens
(Kirby, 1890)[1]
Synonyms
  • Teriomima decipiens Kirby, 1890
  • Teriomima leucostola Holland, 1890
  • Liptena decipiens cameroona Bethune-Baker, 1926
  • Liptena citronensis Bethune-Baker, 1926

Liptena decipiens, the deceptive liptena, is a butterfly in the Lycaenidae family. It is found in Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[2] The habitat consists of primary forests.

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References

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  1. Liptena at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and some other life forms
  2. Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Subtribe Liptenina


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