Description of two new species of African Lycaenidae in the collection of the African Butterfly Research Institute

Michel Libert; Steve C. Collins

doi:10.4314/met.v24i1.2

September 18, 2025Deleted Journal

Description of two new species of African Lycaenidae in the collection of the African Butterfly Research Institute

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Two new species of lycaenidae butterflies are identified, enhancing biodiversity knowledge in East Africa.
The newly discovered species include Aslauga gallmannae and Pseudaletis barnetti, found in Kenya and Uganda.
This research contributes to taxonomic classification and ecological understanding of African butterflies.
Further studies may reveal more undiscovered species in the region, underlining the importance of conservation.

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Two new lycaenidae species are detailed, including Aslauga gallmannae from Kenya and Pseudaletis barnetti from Uganda.

Abstract

Two new species of African Lycaenidae recently discovered in East Africa are described, Aslauga gallmannae Collins & Libert sp. nov. from Kenya, and Pseudaletis barnetti Libert & Collins sp. nov. from Uganda.

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