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Imperial hairstreak pupae still being guarded by ants.  Imperial Hairstreak,Jalmenus evagoras Click/tap to enlarge

Imperial hairstreak pupae still being guarded by ants.

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The Imperial Hairstreak or Common Imperial Blue is a small-sized butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. ''Jalmenus eubulus'' was formerly considered a subspecies of ''Jalmenus evagoras''. The wingspan is about 40 mm.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Martin Lagerwey
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By Martin Lagerwey

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Uploaded Apr 24, 2016. Captured Dec 28, 2013 16:01.
  • Canon EOS 450D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/332s
  • ISO200
  • 100mm