Eresina schmitti

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Eresina schmitti
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E. schmitti
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Eresina schmitti
Larsen, 2005 [1]

Eresina schmitti, the Schmitt's eresina, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in eastern Nigeria. [2]

Etymology

The species is named for Dr Klaus Schmitt, then scientific adviser to the Oban Hills Division of the national park.

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References

  1. Eresina at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and some other life forms
  2. Williams, Mark C. "Subtribe Liptenina". Afrotropical Butterflies and Skippers. Archived from the original on 2018-06-27. Retrieved 2020-03-27.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)