Jalmenus sp. (genus)

An unidentified hairstreak butterfly at suppressed

Jalmenus sp. (genus) at suppressed - suppressed
Jalmenus sp. (genus) at suppressed - suppressed
Jalmenus sp. (genus) at suppressed - suppressed
Jalmenus sp. (genus) at suppressed - suppressed
Jalmenus sp. (genus) at suppressed - suppressed
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Identification history

Jalmenus evagoras 25 Mar 2025 DiBickers
Jalmenus sp. (genus) 25 Mar 2025 DiBickers
Unidentified 1 Feb 2024 LisaH

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I am assuming these are all butterfly larvae of various species(?), being tended by ants. There's just so many of them, of different sizes, shapes,colourings - and then I discovered pupae on the next leaf along. All happening in the hot midday sun. Please let me know if you'd like them posted separately, or would like other photos posted

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  • Ant and other butterfly larvae? Associated Insect
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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