Erina hyacinthina

1 Varied Dusky-blue at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Erina hyacinthina at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022
Erina hyacinthina at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022
Erina hyacinthina at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022
Erina hyacinthina at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022
Erina hyacinthina at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022
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Erina hyacinthina 8 Feb 2022 SuziBond
Erina hyacinthina 8 Feb 2022 Christine

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So difficult to pick just 5 pics of these beautiful butterflies.

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Charaxes sempronius (Tailed Emperor) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Epidesmia chilonaria (Golden-winged Epidesmia) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Erina hyacinthina (Varied Dusky-blue) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2024 by MatthewFrawley
Erina hyacinthina (Varied Dusky-blue) at Acton, ACT - 21 Nov 2024 by Christine
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by Christine
PSOCOPTERA (Order) (Psocids, booklice) at Acton, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by Christine
Ogyris olane (Broad-margined Azure) at Acton, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by Christine
Neoaratus hercules (Herculean Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by Christine
Taxeotis perlinearia (Spring Taxeotis) at Acton, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by Christine
Neolucia agricola (Fringed Heath-blue) at Acton, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by Christine
Acacia boormanii (Snowy River Wattle) at Black Mountain - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Black Mountain - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Melaleuca sp. (A Melaleuca) at Black Mountain - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Mugga Ironbark) at Point 4999 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Eucalyptus sp. (A Gum Tree) at Black Mountain - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Acacia mearnsii (Black Wattle) at Black Mountain - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Acacia implexa (Hickory Wattle, Lightwood) at Black Mountain - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Point 4997 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Stellaria pungens (Prickly Starwort) at Point 4997 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Eucalyptus macrorhyncha subsp. macrorhyncha (Red Stringybark) at Point 4997 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Eucalyptus mannifera (Brittle Gum) at Point 4997 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Cassinia quinquefaria (Rosemary Cassinia) at Point 4997 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Dodonaea viscosa subsp. cuneata (Wedge-leaved Hop Bush) at Point 4997 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Stypandra glauca (Nodding Blue Lily) at Point 4997 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Point 4997 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Pomax umbellata (A Pomax) at Point 4997 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Hakea microcarpa (Small-fruit Hakea) at Point 4997 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Point 4997 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Trigonistis asthenopa (Tiny Snout) at Black Mountain - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Euryopis umbilicata (Striped tick spider) at Black Mountain - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Hadrotarsinae (subfamily) (Unidentified hadrotarsine comb-footed spider) at Black Mountain - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Teloschistes sp. (genus) (A lichen) at Black Mountain - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Euproctis baliolalis (Browntail Gum Moth) at Black Mountain - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Black Mountain - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Rhytidoponera metallica (Greenhead ant) at Black Mountain - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Black Mountain - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Black Mountain - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Oxycanus australis (Southern Oxycanus) at Black Mountain - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Black Mountain - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Black Mountain - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Trigonocyttara clandestina (Less-stick Case Moth) at Black Mountain - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Fulgoroidea sp. (superfamily) (Unidentified fulgoroid planthopper) at Black Mountain - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Arasia mollicoma (Flat-white Jumping Spider) at Point 4997 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Rhytidoponera aspera (Greenhead ant) at Point 4997 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Point 4997 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Point 4997 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Point 4997 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Truncospora ochroleuca at Point 4997 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Conoeca guildingi (A case moth) at Point 4997 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Flavoparmelia sp. (Flavoparmelia Lichen) at Point 4997 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Usnea sp. (genus) (Bearded lichen) at Point 4997 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Point 4997 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Empididae sp. (family) (Dance fly) at Point 4997 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Anonychomyrma sp. (genus) (Black Cocktail Ant) at Point 4997 - 1 May 2024 by Hejor1
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Canberra Central, ACT - 3 Sep 2023 by Christine
Erina hyacinthina (Varied Dusky-blue) at Canberra Central, ACT - 3 Sep 2023 by Christine
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Christine
Acraea andromacha (Glasswing) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Mar 2023 by Christine
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by Christine
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by Christine
Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by Christine
Erina hyacinthina (Varied Dusky-blue) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by Christine
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by Christine
Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Acacia penninervis var. penninervis (Hickory Wattle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Erina hyacinthina (Varied Dusky-blue) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Austroaeschna parvistigma (Swamp Darner) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Nov 2022 by JohnBundock
Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by Christine
Ocrisiona leucocomis (White-flecked Crevice-dweller) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by Christine
Conoeca or Lepidoscia (genera) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by Christine
Trapezites phigalioides (Montane Ochre) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by Christine
Trapezites phigalia (Heath Ochre) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by Christine
Eusemocosma pruinosa (Philobota Group Concealer Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by Christine
Erina hyacinthina (Varied Dusky-blue) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by Christine
Leptotarsus (Macromastix) costalis (Common Brown Crane Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by Christine
Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by Christine
Capusa (genus) (Wedge moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Nov 2022 by Venture
Trapezites phigalia (Heath Ochre) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by JohnBundock
Solanum linearifolium (Kangaroo Apple) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Erina hyacinthina (Varied Dusky-blue) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Trapezites phigalia (Heath Ochre) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Stypandra glauca (Nodding Blue Lily) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Daviesia mimosoides (Bitter Pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Stellaria pungens (Prickly Starwort) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Oct 2022 by Christine
Ileodictyon gracile (Smooth Cage) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Sep 2022 by HelenWay
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Sep 2022 by darrenw
Ogyris olane (Broad-margined Azure) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Mar 2022 by Christine
Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Mar 2022 by Christine
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley

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Additional information

  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

Species information

  • Erina hyacinthina Scientific name
  • Varied Dusky-blue Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1435.8m Recorded at altitude
  • 230 images trained Machine learning
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  • Synonyms

    Candalides hyacinthina

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