Alaena bicolora

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Alaena bicolora
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A. bicolora
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Alaena bicolora

Alaena bicolora is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found from eastern to south-western Tanzania. [2] The habitat consists of rocky areas in woodland.

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References

  1. Alaena at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and some other life forms
  2. "Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Subtribe Pentilina". Archived from the original on 2014-02-02. Retrieved 2012-09-21.