| Candalides geminus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Candalides |
| Species: | C. geminus |
| Binomial name | |
| Candalides geminus Edwards & Kerr, 1978[1] | |
Candalides geminus, the Geminus blue, is a species of butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It was described by Edwards and Kerr in 1978. It is found in Australia (the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales).
The wingspan is about 30 mm.
The larvae feed on Cassytha pubescens.[2]
References
- ↑ Candalides at Markku Savela's website on Lepidoptera
- ↑ Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia
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