Common Brown
Heteronympha merope

Male Upper
Male Lower
Female Upper
Female Lower

This widespread species is common along the Adelaide Hills Face Zone and in the Adelaide suburbs and occurs throughout S and SE Australia. The caterpillars feed on native and introduced grasses.

Key Facts

Family:nymphalidae
Size (Male):56mm
Size (Female):64mm
Mature Larva Length:35mm
Months of Flight:jan, feb, mar, apr, may, oct, nov, dec
Abundance:common
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Plants for attracting this butterfly to your garden