About Candalides heathi (Cox, 1873)
Candalides heathi, commonly known as the rayed blue, is a species of butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae. Its scientific name was first published as Candalides heathi (Cox, 1873). This butterfly is found in southern Australia, specifically in the states of South Australia, New South Wales, and Victoria. It has an approximate wingspan of 30 millimetres. Recorded host plants for the larvae of this species include Pimelea species, Eremophila longifolia, Plantago species, and Derwentia derwentiana.
