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Blue Wanderer
Tirumala hamata
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About
Tirumala hamata, the blue tiger, dark blue tiger or blue wanderer, is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in South-East Asia and Australia. In Australia, the butterflies perform mass migrations to the south in some years.
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Oct 11, 2026Cairns - Barron, AU-QL, AUObserver: Julie HartView observation from Oct 11, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 19, 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: Paul PrappasView observation from Sep 19, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 16, 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: Douglas MillsView observation from Sep 16, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 8, 2026Lamb Range QLD 4870, AustraliaObserver: andreadennettView observation from Sep 8, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 29, 2026AustraliaObserver: Jake KillornView observation from Aug 29, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 28, 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: andrewpavlovView observation from Aug 28, 2026 on iNaturalist