Known from coastal swamplands in the Lower South East of SA. Caterpillars feed on soft native grasses, Poa and Tetrarrhena. Observed flying from January to April. Wingspan: 34mm.
This will help in distinguishing different types of Xenica butterflies
You can learn a lot more about this butterfly on the research-quality website now managed by BCSA, (here)
Key Facts
| Family: | nymphalidae |
| Size (Male): | 33mm |
| Size (Female): | 34mm |
| Mature Larva Length: | mm |
| Months of Flight: | jan, feb, mar |
| Abundance: | rare |
| Alternate Names: | Kershaw's Brown, Kershaw's Xenica |