Pseudalmenus chlorinda
Silky Hairstreak at suppressed
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| Pseudalmenus chlorinda | MichaelMulvaney | 29 Sep 2026 | |
| Pseudalmenus chlorinda | owenh | 28 Sep 2026 | |
| Paralucia aurifera | JBrickhill | 28 Sep 2026 |
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User's notes
Appears to be a male. This specimen of a Bright Copper varies from images shown in field guides and ALA:
The orange patch in the forewing extends to the leading edge of the forewing;
the dark spot within the orange patch in the forewing is within the orange patch, but not on the inner margin;
the banding on the abdomen is more distinct than shown on most images;
the underwing pattern is of a pale background and distinct dark lines, not a speckled colour
3 comments
28 Sep 2026
Yes, I agree it appears to be a silky hairstreak.
In my identification notes I didn't mention the appearance of tails on the hindwings which I thought were remnants of worn hind wings
In my identification notes I didn't mention the appearance of tails on the hindwings which I thought were remnants of worn hind wings
28 Sep 2026
It was found in suitable habitat with tall E. viminalis with understorey of Acacia dealbata as well as scattered Bursaria.
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- JBrickhill Recorded by
- Eucalyptus bark in leaf litter The habitat was open forest of E. viminalis with scattered Bursaria spinosa Associated plant
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
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- JBrickhill NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Latest Pseudalmenus chlorinda Blues & Coppers (Lycaenidae) Butterflies (Lepidoptera, Rhopalocera) Insects
Species information
- Pseudalmenus chlorinda Scientific name
- Silky Hairstreak Common name
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