Theclinesthes onycha (Hewitson, 1865) is a animal in the Lycaenidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Theclinesthes onycha (Hewitson, 1865) (Theclinesthes onycha (Hewitson, 1865))
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Theclinesthes onycha (Hewitson, 1865)

Theclinesthes onycha (Hewitson, 1865)

The cycad blue, Theclinesthes onycha, is a small butterfly found in eastern Australia.

Family
Genus
Theclinesthes
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Theclinesthes onycha (Hewitson, 1865)

Theclinesthes onycha, commonly known as the cycad blue, is a small butterfly species. It is found in Eastern Australia, occurring in both coastal and inland areas ranging from Cape York Peninsula to the southernmost part of New South Wales.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Lycaenidae Theclinesthes

More from Lycaenidae

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