Yellow Sedge-skipper
Hesperilla flavescens

The taxonomy of this skipper is being worked upon and hence its status in this state is also in doubt. It is no longer present on the Adelaide plains.

 

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

Key Facts

Family:hesperiidae
Size (Male):32mm
Size (Female):37mm
Mature Larva Length:mm
Months of Flight:jan, feb, mar, apr, oct, nov, dec
Abundance:rare
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