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Fiery Jewel

Hypochrysops ignita

Hypochrysops ignita is a spectacular Lycaenid with a fiery red striped pattern on the underwing. It is widespread in Australia and larval utilize a surprising large range of food plants. Larva are attended by ants
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyLycaenidae
GenusHypochrysops
SpeciesHypochrysops ignita