On the Occurrence of the Azanus ubaldus (Stoll, 1782) in the Maltese Islands (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae)

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https://doi.org/10.57065/shilap.988

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Lepidoptera, Lycaenidae, Azanus ubaldus, Maltese Islands

Abstract

Azanus ubaldus (Stoll, 1782) is recorded for the Maltese Islands for the first time. Possible larval host plant and adult nectaring sources are included. A vernacular name is proposed.

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2017-06-30

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Catania, A., & Seguna, A. (2017). On the Occurrence of the Azanus ubaldus (Stoll, 1782) in the Maltese Islands (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae). SHILAP Revista De lepidopterología, 45(178), 213–216. https://doi.org/10.57065/shilap.988

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