cutting grass
Gahnia trifida
Nectar
Host
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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Favoured Plants
Plants for attracting this butterfly to your garden