Pteroteinon laufella
the Blue Redeye
Andrew V. Z. Brower
Introduction
A common west and central African species, found in disturbed areas and forest edges. Larvae feed on palms and may be a pest of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) (Larsen, 2005).Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Pteroteinon laufella |
|---|---|
| Location | Nigeria: Port Harcourt |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Identified By | Dirk Motshagen |
| Life Cycle Stage | adult |
| View | ventral |
| Source | Butterflies 1 |
| Source Collection | Nigeria butterflies |
| Copyright | © 2009 Dirk Motshagen |
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