Insects
Butterflies (Lepidoptera, Rhopalocera)
Nymphs (Nymphalidae)
Sighting 3390470

Junonia villida

Meadow Argus at Paddys River, ACT

Junonia villida at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2018
Junonia villida at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2018
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Identification history

Junonia villida 24 May 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Junonia villida 16 May 2018 zelotypia
Junonia villida 6 Mar 2018 SuziBond
Unidentified 1 Feb 2018 KenT

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Larvae around 25 mm long, on a Juncus culm swaying in the wind over a swampy area.

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Paralucia aurifera (Bright Copper) at Tharwa, ACT - 31 Oct 2024 by Harrisi

Paralucia aurifera

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Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at Tharwa, ACT - 22 Oct 2024 by Harrisi

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Paropsisterna rufipes (Eucalyptus leaf beetle, Red-footed leaf beatle) at Tharwa, ACT - 22 Oct 2024 by Harrisi

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Paropsis porosa (A eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Tharwa, ACT - 22 Oct 2024 by Harrisi

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Castiarina octospilota (A Jewel Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Dec 2023 by Harrisi

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Castiarina subpura (A jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Oct 2023 by Harrisi

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Castiarina sexplagiata (Jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Oct 2023 by Harrisi

Castiarina sexplagiata

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Juncus filicaulis (Thread Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord

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Eragrostis brownii (Common Love Grass) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord

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Haloragis heterophylla (Variable Raspwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord

Haloragis heterophylla

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Centrolepis strigosa (Hairy Centrolepis) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord

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Drosera gunniana (Pale Sundew) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord

Drosera gunniana

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Juncus subsecundus (Finger Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord

Juncus subsecundus

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Juncus sarophorus (Broom Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord

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Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. australis (Swamp Isotome) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord

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Kunzea parvifolia (Violet Kunzea) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord

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Persoonia rigida (Hairy Geebung) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Ned_Johnston

Persoonia rigida

Ned_Johnston
Pomaderris betulina subsp. actensis (Canberra Pomaderris) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord

Pomaderris betulina subsp. actensis

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Kunzea ericoides (Burgan) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord

Kunzea ericoides

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Amphirhoe sloanei (Longicorn or Longhorn beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by Harrisi

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Lamprima aurata (Golden stag beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by Harrisi

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Callidemum hypochalceum (Hop-bush leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by Harrisi

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Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by Harrisi

Paropsisterna m-fuscum

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Chaetophyes compacta (Tube spittlebug) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by Harrisi

Chaetophyes compacta

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Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by Harrisi

Orthetrum caledonicum

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Hesthesis plorator (A longhorn beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by Harrisi

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Castiarina bifasciata (Jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by Harrisi

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Zoedia divisa (Zoedia longhorn beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by Harrisi

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Castiarina rufipennis (Jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2021 by Harrisi

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Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by Harrisi

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Pempsamacra dispersa (Longhorn beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by Harrisi

Pempsamacra dispersa

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Castiarina subpura (A jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by Harrisi

Castiarina subpura

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Trichocolletes sp. (genus) (Spring Bee) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by Harrisi

Trichocolletes sp. (genus)

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Amphirhoe decora (Decora Longicorn Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Nov 2019 by Harrisi

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Juncus subsecundus

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Icerya acaciae (Acacia mealy bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jan 2018 by KenT

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Tipanaea patulella (A Crambid moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jan 2018 by KenT

Tipanaea patulella

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Cyperus sphaeroideus (Scented Sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jan 2018 by KenT

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Persicaria prostrata (Creeping Knotweed) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT

Persicaria prostrata

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Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT

Iridomyrmex purpureus

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Glossostigma diandrum (Spoon-leaf Mud-mat) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT

Glossostigma diandrum

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Juncus flavidus (Yellow Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT

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Polichne sp. (genus) (Small Grassland Katydid) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT

Polichne sp. (genus)

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Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT

Dicranolaius bellulus

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Hemarthria uncinata (Matgrass) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT

Hemarthria uncinata

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Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT

Limnodynastes tasmaniensis

KenT
Juncus articulatus (A Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT

Juncus articulatus

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Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT

Tetragnatha sp. (genus)

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Eleocharis acuta (Common Spike-rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT

Eleocharis acuta

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Eleocharis sphacelata (Tall Spike-rush) at Tharwa, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT

Eleocharis sphacelata

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Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) sp.(genus) (A Crane Fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT

Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) sp.(genus)

KenT
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT

Amphibolurus muricatus

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Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Nov 2017 by KenT

Altica sp. (genus)

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Gonocarpus tetragynus (Common Raspwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Nov 2017 by KenT

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Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. australis (Swamp Isotome) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Nov 2017 by KenT

Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. australis

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Acacia falciformis (Broad-leaved Hickory) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Nov 2017 by KenT

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Olearia tenuifolia (Narrow-leaved Daisybush) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Nov 2017 by KenT

Olearia tenuifolia

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Chrysolopus spectabilis (Botany Bay Weevil) at Tharwa, ACT - 4 Nov 2024 by Harrisi
Castiarina erythroptera (Lycid Mimic Jewel Beetle) at Tharwa, ACT - 4 Nov 2024 by Harrisi
Pempsamacra dispersa (Longhorn beetle) at Tharwa, ACT - 4 Nov 2024 by Harrisi
Syllitus sp. (genus) (Syllitus longhorn beetle) at Tharwa, ACT - 4 Nov 2024 by Harrisi
Castiarina bifasciata (Jewel beetle) at Tharwa, ACT - 1 Nov 2024 by Harrisi
Castiarina erythroptera (Lycid Mimic Jewel Beetle) at Tharwa, ACT - 1 Nov 2024 by Harrisi
Castiarina thomsoni (A jewel beetle) at Tharwa, ACT - 1 Nov 2024 by Harrisi
Castiarina sexplagiata (Jewel beetle) at Tharwa, ACT - 1 Nov 2024 by Harrisi
Castiarina inconspicua (A jewel beetle) at Tharwa, ACT - 31 Oct 2024 by Harrisi
Melobasis propinqua (Propinqua jewel beetle) at Tharwa, ACT - 31 Oct 2024 by Harrisi
Paralucia aurifera (Bright Copper) at Tharwa, ACT - 31 Oct 2024 by Harrisi
Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at Tharwa, ACT - 22 Oct 2024 by Harrisi
Paropsisterna rufipes (Eucalyptus leaf beetle, Red-footed leaf beatle) at Tharwa, ACT - 22 Oct 2024 by Harrisi
Paropsis porosa (A eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Tharwa, ACT - 22 Oct 2024 by Harrisi
Castiarina octospilota (A Jewel Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Dec 2023 by Harrisi
Castiarina subpura (A jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Oct 2023 by Harrisi
Castiarina sexplagiata (Jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Oct 2023 by Harrisi
Juncus filicaulis (Thread Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Eragrostis brownii (Common Love Grass) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Haloragis heterophylla (Variable Raspwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Centrolepis strigosa (Hairy Centrolepis) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Drosera gunniana (Pale Sundew) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Juncus subsecundus (Finger Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Juncus sarophorus (Broom Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. australis (Swamp Isotome) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Kunzea parvifolia (Violet Kunzea) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Persoonia rigida (Hairy Geebung) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Ned_Johnston
Pomaderris betulina subsp. actensis (Canberra Pomaderris) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Kunzea ericoides (Burgan) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Amphirhoe sloanei (Longicorn or Longhorn beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Lamprima aurata (Golden stag beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Callidemum hypochalceum (Hop-bush leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Chaetophyes compacta (Tube spittlebug) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by Harrisi
Hesthesis plorator (A longhorn beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by Harrisi
Castiarina bifasciata (Jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by Harrisi
Rhinotia bidentata (Two-spot Rhinotia weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by Harrisi
Stenoderus concolor (Longhorn Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by Harrisi
Zoedia divisa (Zoedia longhorn beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by Harrisi
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by Harrisi
Castiarina sexplagiata (Jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by Harrisi
Paralucia aurifera (Bright Copper) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by Harrisi
Pempsamacra dispersa (Longhorn beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by Harrisi
Erina acasta (Blotched Dusky-blue) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Harrisi
Neocuris pubescens (A jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2021 by Harrisi
Castiarina rufipennis (Jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2021 by Harrisi
Maratus proszynskii (Peacock spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Oct 2021 by Harrisi
Castiarina deyrollei (A jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by Harrisi
Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by Harrisi
Trichophthalma nicholsoni (Nicholson's tangle-veined fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by Harrisi
Castiarina australasiae (A jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by Harrisi
Pempsamacra dispersa (Longhorn beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by Harrisi
Castiarina subpura (A jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by Harrisi
Trichocolletes sp. (genus) (Spring Bee) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by Harrisi
Amphirhoe decora (Decora Longicorn Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Nov 2019 by Harrisi
Juncus subsecundus (Finger Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jan 2018 by KenT
Icerya acaciae (Acacia mealy bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jan 2018 by KenT
Tipanaea patulella (A Crambid moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jan 2018 by KenT
Cyperus sphaeroideus (Scented Sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jan 2018 by KenT
Persicaria prostrata (Creeping Knotweed) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Glossostigma diandrum (Spoon-leaf Mud-mat) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Juncus flavidus (Yellow Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Polichne sp. (genus) (Small Grassland Katydid) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Hemarthria uncinata (Matgrass) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Juncus articulatus (A Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Eleocharis acuta (Common Spike-rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Eleocharis sphacelata (Tall Spike-rush) at Tharwa, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) sp.(genus) (A Crane Fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by KenT
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Nov 2017 by KenT
Gonocarpus tetragynus (Common Raspwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Nov 2017 by KenT
Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. australis (Swamp Isotome) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Nov 2017 by KenT
Acacia falciformis (Broad-leaved Hickory) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Nov 2017 by KenT
Olearia tenuifolia (Narrow-leaved Daisybush) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Nov 2017 by KenT

Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 29 Jan 2018 08:47 AM Recorded on
  • KenT Recorded by

Additional information

  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

Species information

  • Junonia villida Scientific name
  • Meadow Argus Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1642.1m Recorded at altitude
  • 743 images trained Machine learning
  • External link More information

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