Anthene arnoldi, or Arnold's hairtail, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. The species was first described by Neville Jones in 1918."Jones, Reverend Neville (archaeology, entomology)". S2A3 Biographical Database of Southern African Science. Retrieved September 29, 2019. It is found in Zambia and Zimbabwe.Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Lycaenesthini The habitat consists of savanna woodland.
Adults are on wing in summer. Adults are most commonly encountered in September and October.
The species was named after Dr George Arnold.
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