showy parrot-pea
Dillwynia sericea
Nectar
Host
Found in woodland and heath associations during spring. Adults when freshly hatched have a distinct white and black fring to their wings. Caterpillars can be very colourful and feed on small native bush peas.
You can learn a lot more about this butterfly on this research-quality website (now managed by the BCSA)
Family: | lycaenidae |
Size (Male): | 20mm |
Size (Female): | 21mm |
Mature Larva Length: | 12-13mm |
Months of Flight: | sep, oct, nov, dec |
Abundance: | uncommon |
Alternate Names: | Fringed Blue |