kangaroo grass
Themeda triandra
Nectar
Host
A common butterfly flying in spring and summer, found in most areas retaining some native vegetation in Southern Australia. Caterpillars feed on native and introduced grasses.
This will help in distinguishing different types of Xenica butterflies
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): | 39mm |
| Size (Female): | 42mm |
| Mature Larva Length: | 28mm |
| Months of Flight: | |
| Abundance: | common |
| Alternate Names: | Klug's Xenica or Marbled Xenica |
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Favoured Plants
Plants for attracting this butterfly to your garden
