Observations on site fidelity in the imperial hairstreak, Jalmenus evagoras (Donovan, 1805) (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae), at Toorourong Reservoir, Victoria

Michael F. Braby*

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    Abstract

    Long-term observations spanning more than 20 years are reported on a breeding colony of Jalmenus evagoras (Donovan) at Toorourong Reservoir, Whittlesea, Victoria. The colony, which is still extant, persisted at this site for at least 21 years (from December 1989 to February 2011) and utilised a 7 m tall tree of Acacia melanoxylon for a minimum of 12 years and a likely maximum of 15-24 years.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)161-166
    Number of pages6
    JournalAustralian Entomologist
    Volume38
    Issue number4
    Publication statusPublished - 28 Nov 2011

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