Summary ²

The Purple-brown Hairstreak or Common Hairstreak (Hypolycaena philippus) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in sub-Saharan Africa.

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More Info

• iNat taxon page
• Animal Diversity Web
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• CUIC Insect Images
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants

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