THECLINAE
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Wattle Blue - Theclinesthes miskini 

FAMILY LYCAENIDAE

This page contains information and pictures about Wattle Blue Butterflies in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia.
 
Wingspan 30mmm
 
The butterfly has two eye-spots and a tail on each hind wing.  
 
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Above pictures were taken on the hilltop of Karawatha Forest on May 2010.
 
Caterpillars feed on many native plants include Acacia. Caterpillars are attended by different ant species.  
 
Reference:
1. Theclinesthes miskini - Australian Caterpillars, Don Herbison-Evans & Stella Crossley, 2005.
2. The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia - Michael F Braby, Australian National University, CSIRO 2004, p284.

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Last updated: July 20, 2010.