Ogyris zosine

Ogyris zosine, the northern purple azure, is a member of the family Lycaenidae.

Their wingspan is 43-47mm. The larvae feed upon various species in the mistletoe family. As with many Lycaenidae, sugar ants attend the larvae. Mature larvae have pinkish-grey bodies with dark purplish-red spots.

Subspecies

 * Ogyris zosine zosine (Brisbane to Ballina)
 * Ogyris zosine typhon Waterhouse & Lyell, 1914 (Darwin, Cooktown to Rockhampton)
 * Ogyris zosine zolivia Waterhouse, 1941 (Queensland: Hayman, Whitsunday Islands)