Iolaus newporti

Iolaus newporti, the Newport's sapphire, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in western Nigeria.[3] The habitat consists of dry savanna.

Iolaus newporti
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I. newporti
Binomial name
Iolaus newporti
Larsen, 1994[2]
Synonyms
  • Iolaus (Philiolaus) newporti

Adults are on wing in April and May.

References

  1. Larsen, T.B. (2011). "Iolaus newporti". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T160256A5359023. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T160256A5359023.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. Iolaus at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
  3. Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Subtribe Iolaina


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