Jalmenus inous
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Jalmenus inous Hewitson, [1865]
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Jalmenus inous, the Inous blue or varied hairstreak, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to coastal Western Australia.
The wingspan is about 30 mm.
The larvae feed on a various plants, including , Daviesia divaricata, Daviesia benthamii, Acacia rostellifera and Acacia saligna.
The caterpillars are attended by the ant species Iridomyrmex conifer and Iridomyrmex rufoniger.
Subspecies[]
- Jalmenus inous bronwynae Johnson & Valentine, 2007 (coastal Western Australia)
- Jalmenus inous inous Hewitson, 1865 (south-west coast of Western Australia)
- Jalmenus inous notocrucifer Johnson, Hay & Bollam, 1992 (south-west coast of Western Australia)
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- Theclinae
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