General Description
Above: brownish black, forewing with three large central pale yellow elongated spots and small pale yellow dots towards the top of the wing, hindwing with a broad orange central band. Below: Orange-brown or pinkish-brown, forewing similar to above, hindwing with a central black-ringed white spot and a band of bluish-white spots. Wingspan up to 4.5 cm.
Biology
This butterfly flies rapidly near the ground during sunny periods, and rests in trees in late afternoon. Male butterflies defend territories near breeding areas. The larvae eat Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Lomandra longifolia and other Lomandra species. They feed at night and rest in curled-leaf shelters during the day.
Distribution
Coastal, southern Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
Habitat
Woodland, open eucalypt forest, rainforest margins in particular moist areas, such as along creeks.
More Information
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Brief Id
This rapid-flying brown, orange and yellow butterfly is found in coastal areas with native vegetation.
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Maximum Size
4.5 cm
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Diet
Nectar
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Scientific Author
Hübner, 1823
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Common Name
Splendid Ochre
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Other Names
Symmomus Skipper
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symmomus
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symmomus