Jalmenus ictinus
Stencilled Hairstreak
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Lycaenidae
Genus
Jalmenus
Species
Jalmenus ictinus
Colours
Distinguishing features
Distinguishing features still need to be specified.
Size
- Size data has not been obtained.
Wingspan
- Up to 3 cm
Synonyms
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
It is found in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.
Behaviour
The caterpillars are attended by the ant species Iridomyrmex purpureus and Iridomyrmex spadius.
Diet
The larvae feed on a various Acacia species, including Acacia bidwillii, Acacia dealbata, Acacia decurrens, Acacia harpophylla, Acacia implexa, Acacia mearnsii, Acacia melanoxylon, Acacia pendula and Acacia rubida, as well as Heterodendrum diversifolium.
