Ogyris olane

Description

Ogyris olane, the Olane azure, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Australia, where it is found in most of the eastern half, including Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. The wingspan is about 40 mm. Adults of both sexes are purple with broad black wing margins. The underside of the forewings is dark brown with white lines. The hindwings have a complex brown pattern. The larvae feed on Loranthaceae species, including Amyena miquelii and Amyema pendulum. They are pinkish brown with dark markings. The larvae are attended by various species of ants. Pupation takes place in a crevice near the food plant.