Hypochrysops polycletus

Hypochrysops polycletus

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae

Hypochrysops polycletus is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae and the subfamily Lycaeninae. It is endemic to northeastern Australia and occurs in coastal and subcoastal Queensland. The species belongs to the genus Hypochrysops, a group of Australasian hairstreak butterflies known for their metallic coloration and frequent associations with ants.

Distribution

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Sources and credits

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Hypochrysops polycletus

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