Anthene seltuttus
Introduction '''''Anthene seltuttus''''', the '''dark ciliate blue''', is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Australia, New Guinea, Indonesia and a number of bordering Pacific islands.The wingspan is about 25 mm.The larvae feed on ''Cassia fistula'', ''Pongamia pinnata'', ''Cryptocarya hypospodia'', ''Lagerstroemia speciosa'', ''Syzygium wilsonii'', ''Cupaniopsis anacardioides'' and ''Brachychiton acerifolium''.
Subspecies *''A. s. seltuttus'' (Aru, Waigeu, Salawati, Jobi, West Irian to New Guinea, Fergusson, Woodlark, Trobriand Island)*''A. s. affinis'' (Waterhouse & Turner, 1905) (Australia from Cape York to Yeppoon, Northern Territory)*''A. s. amboinensis'' (Butler, 1899) (Ambon, Obi, Bachan, Halmahera, Ternate)*''A. s. keyensis'' Tite, 1966 (Kai Island, Watubela Island)*''A. s. violacea'' (Butler, 1899) (Yela Island, Tagula, St. Aignan Island)
References
External links *  Australian Caterpillars