weeping emubush
Eremophila longifolia
Nectar
Host
Now a rare butterfly, more often seen in foothills woodland habitat. The caterpillars have adapted to introduced ribwort.
You can learn a lot more about this butterfly, on the research-quality website now managed by BCSA, (here)
Key Facts
| Family: | lycaenidae |
| Size (Male): | 28mm |
| Size (Female): | 29mm |
| Mature Larva Length: | 15-20mm |
| Months of Flight: | jan, feb, mar, apr, may, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec |
| Abundance: | rare |
| Alternate Names: | |
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Favoured Plants
Plants for attracting this butterfly to your garden
