Ogyris petrina (Arid Bronze Azure)
Synonyms
This species was formerly classified as Ogyris subterrestris petrina; it was elevated to species status in 2023.
Notes
This species is only known from a few sites in WA. It was first found in a small area near Mukinbudin in WA, which is where I photographed it in late October 2016. There were a fair number of these butterflies on the wing at the time, which was very encouraging.
Sightings
Mukinbudin, WA – October 2016
Links
- The Complete Field Guide to Australian Butterflies (2nd edition) by Michael F. Braby
- Atlas of Living Australia
- South Australian Butterflies & Moths
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility
- iNaturalist
- WA Parks and Wildlife – Arid Bronze Azure butterfly
- The critically endangered Arid Bronze Azure butterfly (Ogyris subterrestris petrina): progress report and recommendations for future actions
- Mallee Conservation
- A new species of Ogyris Westwood (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) from southern inland Australia