Macqueen's Hairstreak by Don

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01-May-2023

Macqueen's Hairstreak

caterpillars, Jalmenus pseudictinus, Lycaenidae
Watsonville, north Queensland

Caterpillars attended by the Common Froglet Ant (Froggattella kirbii). The butterfly will only lay its eggs on several species of Acacia AND only if this species of ant is present to protect its caterpillars.

Macqueen's Hairstreak is a localised and little-known species but, fortuitously, its stronghold is close to my home town.

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Helen Betts		15-Jul-2023 03:51
A great shot, and how very interesting.

joseantonio		15-Jul-2023 03:28
excellent macro.

Claude Gagnon		15-Jul-2023 02:29
Wow, very special behavior! Great capture Don :))

Tom Munson		15-Jul-2023 02:12
Amazing capture. +

André Rivard		15-Jul-2023 00:31
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hayl		15-Jul-2023 00:27
What a wonderful symbiotic relationship and good for you to find them and get a great photo too.

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