golden wattle
Acacia pycnantha
Nectar
Host
Widespread species often seen congregating on the tops of hills. Caterpillars eat the leaves of wattles Acacia spp. Widespread species often seen congregating on the tops of hills. Caterpillars eat the leaves of wattles Acacia spp. Widespread species often seen congregating on the tops of hills. Caterpillars eat the leaves of wattles Acacia spp.
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): | 22mm |
| Size (Female): | 22mm |
| Mature Larva Length: | 12-13mm |
| Months of Flight: | jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec |
| Abundance: | rare |
| Alternate Names: | Miskin's Blue |
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Favoured Plants
Plants for attracting this butterfly to your garden
