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Variable Blue

Lepidochrysops variabilis · Lycaenidae · Lepidoptera

Best monthsJan–Feb · Julmost records
Records63in 1 country
Most seen inLesotho63 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
About

Variable Blue in brief

The variable blue (Lepidochrysops variabilis) is a butterfly or moth of the Lycaenidae family — species of insect.

In Lesotho it has 63 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in January, February and July and fall to their lowest in March and April.

Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Lesotho63 records · best Jan, Feb
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

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