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Lycaena boldenarum
A native Butterfly that is one of New Zealand's smallest butterflies running a close second to the Southern Blue. The male has a striking purple when they rest with their wings open showing their bright colours, otherwise they become almost invisible when they close their wings.
Found in areas of Tussock & shingle. Also along watercourses (especially braided rivers) & roadsides where their larval foodplant is present. It is generally found from sea level up to 2000m, but is less common above 1300m.
Spotted on Jan 1, 2009
Submitted on Dec 23, 2011
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