blady grass
Imperata cylindrica
Nectar
Host
Common Brown
Heteronympha merope
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.
You can learn a lot more about this butterfly on the Roger Grund website (now managed by the BCSA)
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 |
| Alternate Names: |
Favoured Plants
Plants for attracting this butterfly to your garden
