tall scurf-pea
Cullen australasicum
Nectar
Host
A migratory butterfly common and widespread in the northern parts of the state, but now only an irregular visitor to Adelaide. It can be found in the hills along creek lines where the caterpillars feed on scurf peas(Cullen sp.).
You can learn a lot more about this butterfly on the Roger Grund website (now managed by the BCSA)
Key Facts
| Family: | papilionidae |
| Size (Male): | 72mm |
| Size (Female): | 75mm |
| Mature Larva Length: | 45mm |
| Months of Flight: | jan, feb, mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov, dec |
| Abundance: | uncommon |
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Favoured Plants
Plants for attracting this butterfly to your garden