Trapezites phigalia

Trapezites phigalia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Hesperiidae
Genus: Trapezites
Species: T. phigalia
Binomial name
Trapezites phigalia
Hewitson, 1868
Synonyms
  • Hesperia phigalia
  • Telesto phlaea
  • Trapezites phillyra
  • Trapezites phila

Trapezites phigalia, the heath ochre skipper, is a butterfly of the Hesperiidae family. It is found in the Australian states of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria.

The wingspan is about 30 mm. Its wings are typically orange brown in colour with pale brown spots. [1]

The larvae feed on Lomandra densiflora, Lomandra fibrata, Lomandra filiformis, Lomandra glauca, Lomandra nana, Lomandra obliqua and Lomandra sororia.[2]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_skippers/HeathOchre.htm
  2. ↑ Australian Caterpillars
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