Hemiolaus caeculus

Hemiolaus caeculus, the azure hairstreak, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae.

It is found in East and southern Africa.

Adults are on wing year round with peaks after rains.

[2] The larvae feed on Olax species, including Olax dissitiflora and Olax obtusifolia.

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In Seitz (1910)