- Ogyris zosine
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Northern Purple Azure 
Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Lycaenidae Genus: Ogyris Species: O. zosine Binomial name Ogyris zosine
Hewitson, 1853[1]The Northern purple azure (Ogyris zosine) is a member of the family Lycaenidae. Their wingspan is 43-47mm. The larvae feed upon various species in the mistletoe family. As with many Lycaenidae, sugar ants attend the larvae. Mature larvae have pinkish-grey bodies with dark purplish-red spots.[2]
References
- ^ "Ogyris zosine Hewitson 1853 - Encyclopedia of Life". http://www.eol.org/pages/262443. Retrieved 2009-08-27.
- ^ "Ogyris zosine (Northern Purple Azure) - JCU". http://cms.jcu.edu.au/discovernature/butterfliescommon/JCUDEV_005759. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
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