Dark Ciliate Blue - Anthene seltuttus 

FAMILY LYCAENIDAE

This page contains information and pictures about Dark Ciliate Blue Butterflies in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia.
 
Wingspan 25mmm
 
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1st picture was taken in Botanic Garden, early summer 2002.
 
Their caterpillars are green in colour with a brown line on the back and yellow line on the each side. They are always attended by ants.
 

Reference and Link:
1. Anthene seltuttus - Australian Caterpillars, Don Herbison-Evans & Stella Crossley, 2005.

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Last updated: January 08, 2006.