Heteronympha merope

3 Common Brown Butterfly at Stromlo, ACT

Heteronympha merope at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Nov 2022
Heteronympha merope at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Nov 2022
Heteronympha merope at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Nov 2022
Heteronympha merope at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Nov 2022
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Identification history

Heteronympha merope 7 Nov 2022 MatthewFrawley
Heteronympha merope 7 Nov 2022 RobG1

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Thanks to Matthew for pointing it out and for suggesting it was a male

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   7 Nov 2022
Great photo Rob, it posed perfectly for you with wings open whilst feeding.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 6 Nov 2022 03:08 PM Recorded on
  • RobG1 Recorded by

Additional information

  • Leptospermum multicaule Associated plant
  • 50mm or larger Animal size
  • Male Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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