Flame sedge skipper
Hesperilla idothea clara

A rare butterfly found in cool wetland areas of the South Mt.Lofty Range and SE SA. Caterpillars feed on large species of saw-sedges Gahnia spp. growing in shade.

 

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

Key Facts

Family:hesperiidae
Size (Male):36mm
Size (Female):39mm
Mature Larva Length:35-40mm
Months of Flight:jan, feb, mar, nov, dec
Abundance:rare
Alternate Names:Flame Skipper
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