Woodlands Historic Park Insects

Saltbush Blue Butterfly (Theclinesthes serpentata serpentata) at Woodlands Historic Park
Saltbush Blue Butterfly, underside of wings, early Feb. Photo by Andrew Allen.

See also upper side of wings.

Classification

from Australian Faunal Directory

Order Lepidoptera - Moths and Butterflies, 10855 named species in Australia
Family LYCAENIDAE - Blues, Coppers and Hairstreaks, 157 species in Australia
Genus Theclinesthes (6 Species and 9 sub-species in Australia)
Species Theclinesthes serpentata serpentata