Meza larea is a butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. They are in subfamily Hesperiinae and the tribe Aeromachini. These beautiful butterflies were found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Shaba), western Tanzania, Malawi and northern Zambia.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Hesperiidae |
| Genus: | Meza |
| Species: | M. larea
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| Meza larea | |
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The Meza larea have many predators including lizards, collectors and birds. These beautiful butterflies have a very long life compared to other butterflies. It is believed that the astounding colors of the Meza larea help camouflage them and help improve their chances of living longer. These particular butterflies are not symmetrical and have various coloring patterns that make them an astounding creature to come across.
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- ^ Meza at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
- ^ Afrotropical Butterflies: Hesperiidae - Subfamily Hesperiinae