Australia has four species listed but Tasmania only has three representatives (Semmens et al.,1992).
Neolucia agricola insulana, Fringed Heath Blue
Neolucia bollami endemic to south eastern Western Australia.
Neolucia hobartensis, Montane Heath-blue
Neolucia mathewi, Dull Heath Blue
Pending ID Neolucia
#1. Neolucia sp.
Mid November 2015
Sandfly
References
Rodney G. Eastwood, Michael F. Braby, and Matthew R. Williams (2023) “Neolucia bollami Eastwood, Braby & Graham, sp. nov. (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae): speciation of a new allochronic cryptic butterfly from south-western Western Australia,” Invertebrate Systematics 37(8), 552-570, (Accessed 8/10/2025). https://doi.org/10.1071/IS23009
Semmens T.D., McQuillan P.B., & Hayhurst G. (1992) Catalogue of the Insects of Tasmania. Department of Primary Industry. Tasmania
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. 2022. Australian Faunal Directory (https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/Neolucia/checklist) Accessed 8/10/25