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Lycaena rauparaha
It prefers coastal dunes with mixed vegetation.
Found near the beach.
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Thanks jill, after abit of chasing I was lucky to find a certain tree that seemed to be attracting a few of them. Perhaps on my another visit I will identify the plant too. Very pleased