Double-spotted lineblue
Nacaduba biocellata biocellata

Male Upper
Male Lower
Female Upper
Female Lower

Often present in huge numbers. Has a small yellow caterpillar that eats wattle, (Acacia spp.) buds. Wingspan: male 15mm, female 17mm.

 

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Key Facts

Family:lycaenidae
Size (Male):15mm
Size (Female):17mm
Mature Larva Length:8mm
Months of Flight:jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec
Abundance:common
Alternate Names:Two spotted Line-blue
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Favoured Plants

Plants for attracting this butterfly to your garden