Jalmenus aridus
| Jalmenus aridus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Tribe: | Zesiini |
| Genus: | Jalmenus |
| Species: | J. aridus |
| Binomial name | |
| Jalmenus aridus Graham & Moulds, 1988 | |
The Inland Hairstreak or Desert Blue (Jalmenus aridus) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is only known from the area near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia, and is considered to be endangered species
The wingspan is about 25 mm.
The larvae feed on the leaves and flowers of Senna nemophila and Acacia tetragonophylla.
The Caterpillars are attended by the ant species Froggatella kirbii.
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