Alaena amazoula Boisduval, 1847 is a animal in the Lycaenidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Alaena amazoula Boisduval, 1847

Alaena amazoula Boisduval, 1847

Alaena amazoula, the yellow Zulu, is a Lycaenidae butterfly found in southern Africa, with larvae feeding on Cyanobacteria.

Family
Genus
Alaena
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Alaena amazoula Boisduval, 1847

Alaena amazoula, commonly known as the yellow Zulu, is a butterfly species belonging to the family Lycaenidae. This species is found in southern Africa. Males of Alaena amazoula have a wingspan ranging from 22 to 28 mm, while females have a wingspan ranging from 25 to 32 mm. Adult yellow Zulu butterflies are active from October to May each year, reaching peak activity between December and January. This species produces one new generation per year. The larvae of Alaena amazoula feed on species of Cyanobacteria.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Lycaenidae Alaena

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