Erina acasta

Blotched Dusky-blue at Dunlop, ACT

Erina acasta at Dunlop, ACT - 18 Sep 2018
Erina acasta at Dunlop, ACT - 18 Sep 2018
Erina acasta at Dunlop, ACT - 18 Sep 2018
Erina acasta at Dunlop, ACT - 18 Sep 2018
Erina acasta at Dunlop, ACT - 18 Sep 2018
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Identification history

Erina acasta 19 Sep 2018 SuziBond
Unidentified 18 Sep 2018 CathB

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Hilltopping butterflies, landing repeatedly on the ground. Not sure how many individuals I saw, but saw pairs flying together a couple of times.

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 18 Sep 2018 11:36 AM Recorded on
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