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Arhopala madytus

(Bright oak-blue)

FAMILY	Lycaenidae
Species	Arhophala madytus
Common name	Bright oak-blue
Main colour(s)	Blue
Distinctive feature	Wingspan 42/42 mm
Campus	Townsville

Description

The larvae which feed on Terminalia spp., and Hibiscus tiliaceus are attended by green tree ants, Oecophylla smaragdina. Mature larvae have a green body with a brownish band and other markings. Adults shining dark purplish-blue with black margins, hind wing with a black tail, veins obvious; lower surface purplish-brown with irregular brown markings.

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