Ogyris oroetes

Ogyris oroetes
Silky Azure
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Ogyris
Species: O. oroetes
Binomial name
Ogyris oroetes
Hewitson, 1862[1]

The Silky azure (Ogyris oroetes) is a member of the Lycaenidae family. The species occurs over much of mainland Australia.

They are metallic blue with a wingspan of 36-38mm. The larvae feed on various species of Amyema and are attended by various species of ants. Mature larvae are often flat with few markings.[2]

Subspecies

  • Ogyris oroetes oroetes (Queensland and New South Wales)
  • Ogyris oroetes apiculata (the rest of mainland Australia)

References

  1. ^ "Ogryis oroetes Hewitson 1862 - EOL". http://www.eol.org/pages/262439. Retrieved 2009-09-01. 
  2. ^ "Ogyris oroetes (Silky azure) - JCU". http://cms.jcu.edu.au/discovernature/butterfliescommon/JCUDEV_005760. Retrieved 2009-09-01. 

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