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Black-spotted Flash
Hypolycaena phorbas
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- 870 observations
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About
Hypolycaena phorbas is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in Waigeo, Biak, Roon Island, mainland New Guinea and various outlying islands as well as Australia.
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Nov 3, 2026McLeod St, Edge Hill, QLD, AUObserver: Ian WrightView observation from Nov 3, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 27, 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: Chris ChaferView observation from Oct 27, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 13, 2026Downing St, Earlville, QLD, AUObserver: Luke NuttallView observation from Sep 13, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 29, 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: andrewpavlovView observation from Aug 29, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 1, 2026Buggin in Cairns Botanic Gardens, QLD, AustraliaObserver: Bridgette GowerView observation from Aug 1, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jul 23, 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: Harry HinesView observation from Jul 23, 2026 on iNaturalist