Jalmenus ictinus

6 Stencilled Hairstreak at Hughes, ACT

Jalmenus ictinus at Hughes, ACT - 19 Jan 2019
Jalmenus ictinus at Hughes, ACT - 19 Jan 2019
Jalmenus ictinus at Hughes, ACT - 19 Jan 2019
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Jalmenus ictinus 21 Jan 2019 SuziBond
Jalmenus ictinus 19 Jan 2019 JackyF

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Butterflies courting, probably about six around wattle dancing in pairs. In same bush, caterpillars were pupating, herded by ants, see separate sighting.

2 comments

SuziBond wrote:
   21 Jan 2019
Your main image is superb!
JackyF wrote:
   22 Jan 2019
Lucky. Thanks so much.

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  • large shrubby wattle Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour

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