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Common grass blue

Zizina otis labradus

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

A small 'blue' butterfly was resting on a dark vehicle at night. The reflection (top) is actually more informative than the insect itself (below). Approximately 16mm long.

Habitat:

Under strong night lights on a car door.

Reference Links:

Zizina otis labradus - Overview, Zizina otis, Zizina otis labradus : Common Grass-blue | Atlas of Living Australia

Species ID Suggestions

Grass Blue

zizina otis labradus

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