Accidentally introduced by the nursery trade in 1990 and now likely to be found in most parts of suburban Adelaide on the plains. Caterpillars are found on palms.
You can learn a lot more about this butterfly on this research-quality website (now managed by the BCSA)
Family: | hesperiidae |
Size (Male): | 37mm |
Size (Female): | 41mm |
Mature Larva Length: | 40-50mm |
Months of Flight: | jan, feb, mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov, dec |
Abundance: | common |
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