8 blue HYPOCHRYSOPS POLYCLETUS butterflies
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These eight HYPOCHRYSOPS POLYCLETUS butterflies, native to Australia, belong to the Lycaenidae family, known for its fascinating relationships with ants. As caterpillars, this species engages in a mutualistic association with certain ant colonies: the larvae secrete a sugary substance that the ants feed on, and in exchange, the ants protect them from predators—sometimes even sheltering them inside their own nests.
Once metamorphosed, the butterflies display striking metallic blue wings. And the other side is not bad at all...
Displayed under a mini glass dome on a brass base, in an exclusive Objet de Curiosité design.
Once metamorphosed, the butterflies display striking metallic blue wings. And the other side is not bad at all...
Displayed under a mini glass dome on a brass base, in an exclusive Objet de Curiosité design.
