Bug FAQSmall Green Banded Blue
Psychonotis caelius · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Lycaenidae
The small green banded blue is a butterfly in the Lycaenidae family. It lives in rainforests, parks, gardens and gullies where its host plants grow. It occurs in New Guinea, nearby islands and along eastern Australia, and its larvae feed on Alphitonia excelsa leaves.
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What it eats
The caterpillars feed on the leaves of Alphitonia excelsa.
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Where it comes from
Its distribution includes New Guinea, adjacent islands, and the eastern coast of Australia.
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Questions people ask
What do the larvae of the small green banded blue eat?
The larvae feed on the leaves of Alphitonia excelsa.
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Where can I find the small green banded blue?
It lives in rainforests, parks, gardens and gullies where its host plants are present.
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What region is the small green banded blue native to?
It is native to New Guinea, nearby islands, and the eastern coast of Australia.
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Same family (Lycaenidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychonotis_caelius
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