Yellow Ochre
Trapezites lutea

Found in low densities throughout much of the grazing areas in the State however it is rarely seen. Caterpillars feed on Iron grass Lomandra multiflora. Wingspan: 27mm – 31mm

 

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):27mm
Size (Female):31mm
Mature Larva Length:mm
Months of Flight:oct, nov, dec
Abundance:uncommon
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