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 this research-quality website (now managed by the BCSA)
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 |