Meadow Argus
Junonia villida calybe

A common butterfly found in meadows, open reserves or vacant blocks. Caterpillars feed on native herbaceous plants and weeds.

 

You can learn a lot more about this butterfly, on the research-quality website now managed by BCSA, (here)

Key Facts

Family:nymphalidae
Size (Male):40mm
Size (Female):43mm
Mature Larva Length:32mm
Months of Flight:jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec
Abundance:common
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