Alaena

	Alaena ''Alaena'' is a genus of butterflies, commonly called Zulus, in the family Lycaenidae. They are endemic to the Afrotropics. Species Listed alphabetically:''Alaena'' at Markku Savela's ''Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms'' '' Alaena amazoula'' Boisduval, 1847 – yellow Zulu '' Alaena bicolora '' Bethune-Baker, 1924 '' Alaena bjornstadi'' Kielland, 1993 '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena ''Alaena'' is a genus of butterflies, commonly called Zulus, in the family Lycaenidae. They are endemic to the Afrotropics. Species Listed alphabetically:''Alaena'' at Markku Savela's ''Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms'' '' Alaena amazoula'' Boisduval, 1847 – yellow Zulu '' Alaena bicolora '' Bethune-Baker, 1924 '' Alaena bjornstadi'' Kielland, 1993 '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena Amazoula ''Alaena amazoula'', the yellow Zulu, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in southern Africa. The wingspan is 22–28 mm for males and 25–32 mm for females. Adults are on wing from October to May (with a peak from December to January). There is one generation per year. The larvae feed on ''Cyanobacteria Cyanobacteria (), also known as Cyanophyta, are a phylum of gram-negative bacteria that obtain energy via photosynthesis. The name ''cyanobacteria'' refers to their color (), which similarly forms the basis of cyanobacteria's common name, blu ...'' species. Subspecies ''A. a. amazoula'' (Eastern Cape to northern KwaZulu-Natal) ''A. a. congoana'' Aurivillius, 1914 (southern Zaire, Angola, Namibia) ''A. a. nyasana'' Hawker-Smith, 1933 ''A. a. ochroma'' Vári, 1976 (Eswatini to Mpumalanga, Gauteng, the Free State, Limpopo, North West, Mozambique, Zimbabwe) References Alaena Butterflies described in 1847 {{Poritiinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena Picata ''Alaena picata'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi. The habitat consists of rocky stream beds in forests and forest margins at altitudes ranging from 300 to 1,500 metres. The larvae possibly feed on tree lichen A lichen ( , ) is a composite organism that arises from algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of multiple fungi species in a mutualistic relationship.Butterflies described in 1896 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena Nyassa ''Alaena nyassa'', the pied Zulu, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The habitat consists of riverine woodland, grassy places in savanna regions, montane grassland with rocky outcrops, forest margins, heavy woodland and rocky streams. Adults have been recorded nearly year round, except June and July. The larvae feed on cyanobacteria Cyanobacteria (), also known as Cyanophyta, are a phylum of gram-negative bacteria that obtain energy via photosynthesis. The name ''cyanobacteria'' refers to their color (), which similarly forms the basis of cyanobacteria's common name, blu ... growing on rocks. Subspecies ''Alaena nyassa nyassa'' (Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe) ''Alaena nyassa major'' Oberthür, 1888 (north-eastern Tanzania) ''Alaena nyassa marmorata'' Hawker-Smith, 1933 (Democratic Republic of the Congo: Haut-Lomani and Lualaba, Zambia: Copperbelt to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena Interposita ''Alaena interposita'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Tanzania. The habitat consists of ''Brachystegia ''Brachystegia'' is a genus of tree of the subfamily Detarioideae that is native to tropical Africa. Trees of the genus are commonly known as miombo, and are dominant in the miombo woodlands of central and southern tropical Africa. The Zambezian ...'' woodland. Subspecies ''Alaena interposita interposita'' (Tanzania) ''Alaena interposita hauttecoeuri'' Oberthür, 1888 (Tanzania: south-west to the Tabora Region) References Butterflies described in 1883 Alaena Endemic fauna of Tanzania Butterflies of Africa Taxa named by Arthur Gardiner Butler {{Poritiinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena Caissa ''Alaena caissa'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Uganda and Tanzania Tanzania (; ), officially the United Republic of Tanzania ( sw, Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania), is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It borders Uganda to the north; Kenya to the northeast; Comoro Islands and .... Its habitat consists of open, rocky areas. Subspecies ''Alaena caissa caissa'' (northern Tanzania) ''Alaena caissa kagera'' Talbot, 1935 (Tanzania: north-west to the Kagera and Bukoba Districts, Uganda: open areas west of Lake Victoria) References Butterflies described in 1894 Alaena Butterflies of Africa {{Poritiinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena Unimaculosa ''Alaena unimaculosa'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ( Lualaba), Tanzania and Zambia Zambia (), officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country at the crossroads of Central Africa, Central, Southern Africa, Southern and East Africa, although it is typically referred to as being in Southern Africa at its most cent .... The habitat consists of rocky areas in woodland and montane grassland. Subspecies ''Alaena unimaculosa unimaculosa'' (Democratic Republic of the Congo: Lualaba) ''Alaena unimaculosa aurantiaca'' Butler, 1895 (Tanzania: south-west to the Tabora Region, northern Zambia) References Butterflies described in 1926 Alaena {{Poritiinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena Margaritacea ''Alaena margaritacea'', the Wolkberg Zulu, is a species of Zulu butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where it is only known from grassy slopes adjoining Afromontane forest in the Haenertsburg area of Limpopo near the Wolkberg mountain range. It is under severe threat from alien tree plantations as only two colonies are known to exist. The wingspan is 24–27 mm for males and 28–30 mm for females. Adults are on wing from late December to early January. There is one generation per year. The larvae feed on species of cyanobacteria Cyanobacteria (), also known as Cyanophyta, are a phylum of gram-negative bacteria that obtain energy via photosynthesis. The name ''cyanobacteria'' refers to their color (), which similarly forms the basis of cyanobacteria's common name, blu ...Intriguing female behaviourhas been observed recently, possibly related to attracting mates or keeping ants away from a food source. References External links'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena Johanna ''Alaena johanna'', the Johanna's Zulu, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania. The habitat consists of savanna and rocky hillsides at altitudes ranging from 1,200 to 1,900 metres. The larvae probably feed on lichen A lichen ( , ) is a composite organism that arises from algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of multiple fungi species in a mutualistic relationship.Butterflies described in 1890 Alaena [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena Reticulata ''Alaena reticulata'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in southern Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia Zambia (), officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country at the crossroads of Central Africa, Central, Southern Africa, Southern and East Africa, although it is typically referred to as being in Southern Africa at its most cent .... References Butterflies described in 1896 Alaena Butterflies of Africa Taxa named by Arthur Gardiner Butler {{Poritiinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena Ochracea ''Alaena ochracea'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Malawi (from the southern part of the country to the Shire Highlands The Shire Highlands are a plateau in southern Malawi, located east of the Shire River. It is a major agricultural area and the most densely populated part of the country. Geography The highlands cover an area of roughly 7250 square kilometers. t ...). The habitat consists of the fringes of submontane evergreen forests. References Butterflies described in 1965 Alaena Endemic fauna of Malawi Butterflies of Africa {{Poritiinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena Maculata ''Alaena maculata'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (from the south-eastern part of the country to Sankuru Sankuru is one of the 21 new provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo created in the 2015 repartitioning. Sankuru, Kasaï-Oriental, and Lomami provinces are the result of the dismemberment of the former Kasaï-Oriental province. San ... and Lualaba). References Butterflies described in 1933 Alaena Endemic fauna of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Butterflies of Africa {{Poritiinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	Alaena ''Alaena'' is a genus of butterflies, commonly called Zulus, in the family Lycaenidae. They are endemic to the Afrotropics. Species Listed alphabetically:''Alaena'' at Markku Savela's ''Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms'' '' Alaena amazoula'' Boisduval, 1847 – yellow Zulu '' Alaena bicolora '' Bethune-Baker, 1924 '' Alaena bjornstadi'' Kielland, 1993 '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena ''Alaena'' is a genus of butterflies, commonly called Zulus, in the family Lycaenidae. They are endemic to the Afrotropics. Species Listed alphabetically:''Alaena'' at Markku Savela's ''Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms'' '' Alaena amazoula'' Boisduval, 1847 – yellow Zulu '' Alaena bicolora '' Bethune-Baker, 1924 '' Alaena bjornstadi'' Kielland, 1993 '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena Amazoula ''Alaena amazoula'', the yellow Zulu, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in southern Africa. The wingspan is 22–28 mm for males and 25–32 mm for females. Adults are on wing from October to May (with a peak from December to January). There is one generation per year. The larvae feed on ''Cyanobacteria Cyanobacteria (), also known as Cyanophyta, are a phylum of gram-negative bacteria that obtain energy via photosynthesis. The name ''cyanobacteria'' refers to their color (), which similarly forms the basis of cyanobacteria's common name, blu ...'' species. Subspecies ''A. a. amazoula'' (Eastern Cape to northern KwaZulu-Natal) ''A. a. congoana'' Aurivillius, 1914 (southern Zaire, Angola, Namibia) ''A. a. nyasana'' Hawker-Smith, 1933 ''A. a. ochroma'' Vári, 1976 (Eswatini to Mpumalanga, Gauteng, the Free State, Limpopo, North West, Mozambique, Zimbabwe) References Alaena Butterflies described in 1847 {{Poritiinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena Picata ''Alaena picata'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi. The habitat consists of rocky stream beds in forests and forest margins at altitudes ranging from 300 to 1,500 metres. The larvae possibly feed on tree lichen A lichen ( , ) is a composite organism that arises from algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of multiple fungi species in a mutualistic relationship.Butterflies described in 1896 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena Nyassa ''Alaena nyassa'', the pied Zulu, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The habitat consists of riverine woodland, grassy places in savanna regions, montane grassland with rocky outcrops, forest margins, heavy woodland and rocky streams. Adults have been recorded nearly year round, except June and July. The larvae feed on cyanobacteria Cyanobacteria (), also known as Cyanophyta, are a phylum of gram-negative bacteria that obtain energy via photosynthesis. The name ''cyanobacteria'' refers to their color (), which similarly forms the basis of cyanobacteria's common name, blu ... growing on rocks. Subspecies ''Alaena nyassa nyassa'' (Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe) ''Alaena nyassa major'' Oberthür, 1888 (north-eastern Tanzania) ''Alaena nyassa marmorata'' Hawker-Smith, 1933 (Democratic Republic of the Congo: Haut-Lomani and Lualaba, Zambia: Copperbelt to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena Interposita ''Alaena interposita'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Tanzania. The habitat consists of ''Brachystegia ''Brachystegia'' is a genus of tree of the subfamily Detarioideae that is native to tropical Africa. Trees of the genus are commonly known as miombo, and are dominant in the miombo woodlands of central and southern tropical Africa. The Zambezian ...'' woodland. Subspecies ''Alaena interposita interposita'' (Tanzania) ''Alaena interposita hauttecoeuri'' Oberthür, 1888 (Tanzania: south-west to the Tabora Region) References Butterflies described in 1883 Alaena Endemic fauna of Tanzania Butterflies of Africa Taxa named by Arthur Gardiner Butler {{Poritiinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena Caissa ''Alaena caissa'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Uganda and Tanzania Tanzania (; ), officially the United Republic of Tanzania ( sw, Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania), is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It borders Uganda to the north; Kenya to the northeast; Comoro Islands and .... Its habitat consists of open, rocky areas. Subspecies ''Alaena caissa caissa'' (northern Tanzania) ''Alaena caissa kagera'' Talbot, 1935 (Tanzania: north-west to the Kagera and Bukoba Districts, Uganda: open areas west of Lake Victoria) References Butterflies described in 1894 Alaena Butterflies of Africa {{Poritiinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena Unimaculosa ''Alaena unimaculosa'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ( Lualaba), Tanzania and Zambia Zambia (), officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country at the crossroads of Central Africa, Central, Southern Africa, Southern and East Africa, although it is typically referred to as being in Southern Africa at its most cent .... The habitat consists of rocky areas in woodland and montane grassland. Subspecies ''Alaena unimaculosa unimaculosa'' (Democratic Republic of the Congo: Lualaba) ''Alaena unimaculosa aurantiaca'' Butler, 1895 (Tanzania: south-west to the Tabora Region, northern Zambia) References Butterflies described in 1926 Alaena {{Poritiinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena Margaritacea ''Alaena margaritacea'', the Wolkberg Zulu, is a species of Zulu butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where it is only known from grassy slopes adjoining Afromontane forest in the Haenertsburg area of Limpopo near the Wolkberg mountain range. It is under severe threat from alien tree plantations as only two colonies are known to exist. The wingspan is 24–27 mm for males and 28–30 mm for females. Adults are on wing from late December to early January. There is one generation per year. The larvae feed on species of cyanobacteria Cyanobacteria (), also known as Cyanophyta, are a phylum of gram-negative bacteria that obtain energy via photosynthesis. The name ''cyanobacteria'' refers to their color (), which similarly forms the basis of cyanobacteria's common name, blu ...Intriguing female behaviourhas been observed recently, possibly related to attracting mates or keeping ants away from a food source. References External links'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena Johanna ''Alaena johanna'', the Johanna's Zulu, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania. The habitat consists of savanna and rocky hillsides at altitudes ranging from 1,200 to 1,900 metres. The larvae probably feed on lichen A lichen ( , ) is a composite organism that arises from algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of multiple fungi species in a mutualistic relationship.Butterflies described in 1890 Alaena [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena Reticulata ''Alaena reticulata'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in southern Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia Zambia (), officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country at the crossroads of Central Africa, Central, Southern Africa, Southern and East Africa, although it is typically referred to as being in Southern Africa at its most cent .... References Butterflies described in 1896 Alaena Butterflies of Africa Taxa named by Arthur Gardiner Butler {{Poritiinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena Ochracea ''Alaena ochracea'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Malawi (from the southern part of the country to the Shire Highlands The Shire Highlands are a plateau in southern Malawi, located east of the Shire River. It is a major agricultural area and the most densely populated part of the country. Geography The highlands cover an area of roughly 7250 square kilometers. t ...). The habitat consists of the fringes of submontane evergreen forests. References Butterflies described in 1965 Alaena Endemic fauna of Malawi Butterflies of Africa {{Poritiinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alaena Maculata ''Alaena maculata'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (from the south-eastern part of the country to Sankuru Sankuru is one of the 21 new provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo created in the 2015 repartitioning. Sankuru, Kasaï-Oriental, and Lomami provinces are the result of the dismemberment of the former Kasaï-Oriental province. San ... and Lualaba). References Butterflies described in 1933 Alaena Endemic fauna of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Butterflies of Africa {{Poritiinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]