Candalidini

Candalides is a large genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. The species of this genus are found in the Australasian realm.

Candalidini is a tribe of lycaenid butterflies in the subfamily Polyommatinae.The tribe is geographically restricted to Australia and New Guinea, where it has four genera and 37 species that evolved from a rainforest ancestor in the Australian region during the Eocene. The four genera based on morphological evidence are Eirmocides, Erina, Cyprotides, and Candalides. Most species of Candalidini butterflies are found and live in coastal rainforests in Australia, open forest, and woodland habitats, while others are found in New Guinea which has the biggest diversity, as many species live in lowl

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Nesolycaena is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. The members (species) are found in the Australasian realm.

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