Candalides heathi
Candalides heathi, the rayed blue, is a species of butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in southern Australia, including South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria.
The wingspan is about 30 mm.
The larvae have been recorded feeding on Pimelea species, Eremophila longifolia, Plantago species and Derwentia derwentiana.
Subspecies
- C. h. heathi
- C. h. aerata
- C. h. alpina Waterhouse, 1928
- C. h. doddi Burns,