Ogyris oroetes explained

Ogyris oroetes, the silky azure, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in most of mainland Australia.

The wingspan is 30–40 mm.

The larvae feed on Loranthaceae species, including Amyena miquelii, Amyema bifurcatum and Amyema pendulum.^[1]

Subspecies

• Ogyris oroetes oroetes (Queensland to New South Wales and Western Australia)
• Ogyris oroetes apiculata Quick, 1972 (Western Australia)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ogyris oroetes (Silky azure) - JCU . 2009-09-01.