Paralucia pyrodiscus

1 Fiery Copper at Kambah, ACT

Paralucia pyrodiscus at Kambah, ACT - 22 Nov 2017
Paralucia pyrodiscus at Kambah, ACT - 22 Nov 2017
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Identification history

Paralucia pyrodiscus 22 Nov 2017 SuziBond
Paralucia pyrodiscus 22 Nov 2017 MatthewFrawley

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Not sure of gender.

3 comments

SuziBond wrote:
   23 Nov 2017
Hi Matt - great record! This is the first record of this species for the season, and also a new location for this species (there are only a few current locations for this species in the ACT that I'm aware of). This is a female, note how she has rounded hindwings.
   23 Nov 2017
Thanks for the gender confirmation, Suzi, I have updated the record to indicate female. In this very small patch on Mt Taylor today, within 30 minutes (12.00-12.30pm), I saw Meadow Argus, Australian Painted Lady, Fiery Copper, Fringed Heath-blue, Yellow Ochre, Cabbage White and Common Grass-blue.
SuziBond wrote:
   23 Nov 2017
Wow, sounds like a great spot! Might be a good inclusion for the Mt Taylor walk?

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 22 Nov 2017 12:40 PM Recorded on
  • MatthewFrawley Recorded by

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  • Xerochrysum viscosum Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Female Gender

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