coastal hairstreak (hypolycaena lochmophila) in This species typically occupies tropical rainforests and grasslands.
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hypolycaena lochmophilaESA Categories -insects

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    coastal hairstreak

  • Regions

    AustraliaIndonesia

  • Population

    The population of this species is not well studied, but is assumed to be decreasing.

  • Habitat

    This species typically occupies tropical rainforests and grasslands.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    0.00017637 and 1

Regions

Australia, Indonesia

Hypolycaena lochmophila is a species of butterfly in the Lycaenidae family. It is typically small and brightly coloured.

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