Hesperilla idothea

5 Flame Sedge-skipper at Kambah, ACT

Hesperilla idothea at Kambah, ACT - 24 Feb 2025 11:34 AM
Hesperilla idothea at Kambah, ACT - 24 Feb 2025 11:34 AM
Hesperilla idothea at Kambah, ACT - 24 Feb 2025 11:34 AM
Hesperilla idothea at Kambah, ACT - 24 Feb 2025 11:34 AM
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Identification history

Hesperilla idothea 11 Mar 2025 SuziBond
Dispar compacta 24 Feb 2025 CarbonAI
Unidentified 24 Feb 2025 HelenCross

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Significant sighting

SuziBond noted:

11 Mar 2025

This individual is in a different location to the only known breeding area for the ACT for this species; worth keeping an eye out for future individuals at this new location.

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Quite a large skipper

3 comments

SuziBond wrote:
   11 Mar 2025
This is an interesting record, thanks @HelenCross
HelenCross wrote:
   11 Mar 2025
Will do thanks Suzi - those Buddleia's are named butterfly plants for good reason! Normally a natives person I have actually planted some in my yard as I've seen how the butterflies love them
SuziBond wrote:
   12 Mar 2025
Absolutely, they are fantastic plants for attracting butterflies.

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  • Buddleia Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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