Iolaus sciophilus
Iolaus sciophilus, the dark jewel sapphire, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Nigeria (Cross River loop) and western Cameroon.[3] The habitat consists of forests.
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The larvae feed on Globimetula braunii.
References
- Larsen, T.B. 2020. Iolaus sciophilus (amended version of 2011 assessment). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T161009A176509811. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T161009A176509811.en. Downloaded on 08 August 2021.
- Iolaus at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
- Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Subtribe Iolaina
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