| Baliochila | |
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| Baliochila hildegarda figures 1 and 2 | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Subfamily: | Poritiinae |
| Genus: | Baliochila Stempffer & Bennett, 1953 |
Baliochila is a genus of butterflies, commonly called buffs, in the family Lycaenidae. They are found only in the Afrotropical realm.
Poritiinae is a subfamily of butterflies, the larvae of which are unusual for feeding on algae and foliate lichen.
Lepidochrysops is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. The members (species) are found in the Afrotropical realm.
Anthene is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae, commonly called the ciliate blues or hairtails. The genus was erected by Edward Doubleday in 1847.
Iolaus is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. The genera Argiolaus, Epamera, Iolaphilus and Stugeta are often included in Iolaus. Iolaus species are found in the Afrotropical realm.There are ca. 130 species in Iolaus
Liptena is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. Liptena is endemic to the Afrotropics.
Micropentila is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae, endemic to the Afrotropics.
Ornipholidotos is a genus of butterflies, commonly called glasswings or white mimics, in the family Lycaenidae. The species of this genus are endemic to the Afrotropical realm.
Pentila is a genus of butterflies, commonly called pentilas or buffs, in the family Lycaenidae. The species of this genus are endemic to the Afrotropics. For other butterflies called buffs, see genus Baliochila.
Pilodeudorix is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. They are found in the Afrotropical realm.
Baliochila latimarginata is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its habitat consists of lowland forests ranging from near sea level to 800 metres in altitude.