limestone saw-sedge
Gahnia deusta
Nectar
Host
A common butterfly along the South Mt.Lofty Range and SE SA where it is found along valleys and in wetland areas. Caterpillars feed on large species of saw-sedges Gahnia spp.
You can learn a lot more about this butterfly on the research-quality website now managed by BCSA, (here)
Key Facts
| Family: | hesperiidae |
| Size (Male): | 31mm |
| Size (Female): | 36mm |
| Mature Larva Length: | 25-38mm |
| Months of Flight: | jan, feb, mar, apr, oct, nov, dec |
| Abundance: | uncommon |
| Alternate Names: | Donnysa Sedge-Skipper |
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Favoured Plants
Plants for attracting this butterfly to your garden
