Hesperilla donnysa

Varied Sedge-skipper at Paddys River, ACT

Hesperilla donnysa at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2019
Hesperilla donnysa at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2019
Hesperilla donnysa at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2019
Hesperilla donnysa at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2019
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Hesperilla donnysa 7 Feb 2019 SuziBond
Hesperilla donnysa 4 Feb 2019 Christine

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SuziBond noted:
7 Feb 2019

Rare butterfly with restricted distribution in the ACT, and this is the first record of this species flying in February in the ACT.

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Only one seen today, and not on the sedge. Presumably a female??

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SuziBond wrote:
   8 Feb 2019
Yes, a female. This is a new record for this species for the month of February, excellent record :)

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