Praetaxila segecia
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Praetaxila segecia (Hewitson, 1861)
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Praetaxilia segecia, commonly known as the harlequin metalmark or Australian metalmark, is the only butterfly of the metalmark family, Riodinidae, found in Australia, where it is restricted to northern Queensland.[1] It is also found in New Guinea[1] and on nearby smaller islands such as Aru.
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- ^ a b Samson, P. R. (23 March 2010). Praetaxila segecia (Hewitson, 1864)