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Heteronympha merope

Common Brown Butterfly at Stromlo, ACT

Heteronympha merope at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Nov 2022
Heteronympha merope at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Nov 2022
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Heteronympha merope 7 Nov 2022 owenh
Heteronympha merope 7 Nov 2022 MatthewFrawley

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(A lichen) at Stromlo, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by tashiem Acacia gunnii (Ploughshare Wattle) at Stromlo, ACT - 25 Jul 2023 by JaneR Strepera versicolor (Grey Currawong) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Jun 2023 by Kenp12 Drechmeria gunnii (Dark Vegetable Caterpillar) at Stromlo, ACT - 4 Jun 2023 by JimL Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Stromlo, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by Harrisi Cebysa leucotelus (Australian Bagmoth) at Stromlo, ACT - 30 Mar 2023 by Harrisi Coccinellidae sp. (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 30 Mar 2023 by Harrisi Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by RobG1 Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Stromlo, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by Harrisi Chrysococcyx lucidus (Shining Bronze-Cuckoo) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by Kenp12 Ardices canescens (Dark-spotted Tiger Moth) at Stromlo, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by KorinneM Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by RobG1 Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Stromlo, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley Paropsis variolosa (Variolosa leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley Leptospermum brevipes (Grey Tea-tree) at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley Ocirrhoe unimaculata (Green Stink Bug) at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley Thysanotus tuberosus subsp. tuberosus (Common Fringe-lily) at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by Jimmyjamjimbles Palaeosia undescribed species at Stromlo, ACT - 5 Dec 2022 by Harrisi Dillwynia sericea (Egg And Bacon Peas) at Stromlo, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by MatthewFrawley Wahlenbergia multicaulis (Tadgell's Bluebell) at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord Senecio hispidulus (Hill Fireweed) at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by RobG1 Dermestidae sp. (family) (Dermestid, carpet or hide beetles) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by RobG1 Paropsis obsoleta (Leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by RobG1 Paropsis variolosa (Variolosa leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley Erina hyacinthina (Varied Dusky-blue) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley Brachyloma daphnoides (Daphne Heath) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley Luzula densiflora (Dense Wood-rush) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley Lybaeba metasternalis (Weevil) at Stromlo, ACT - 11 Oct 2022 by Harrisi Grylloidea (superfamily) (Unidentified cricket) at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Oct 2022 by patrickcox Ditropidus pulchellus (Leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by RobG1 Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord Persoonia rigida (Hairy Geebung) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord Leptospermum brevipes (Grey Tea-tree) at Stromlo, ACT - 11 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Stromlo, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley Hovea heterophylla (Common Hovea) at Stromlo, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Stromlo, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley Pycnobraconoides sp. (genus) (A Braconid wasp) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Aug 2022 by Harrisi Pisolithus microcarpus (A puffball) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Lichen - foliose at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Teloschistes sp. (A lichen) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Lichen - foliose at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Parmeliaceae sp. (family) (A lichen family) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Cheilymenia spp. at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Inocybe sp. (Inocybe) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Clavulina sp. (A coral fungus) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Jul 2022 by Christine Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Bryaceae (family) (A moss) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Parmeliaceae sp. (family) (A lichen family) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Lichen - foliose at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Xylobolus illudens (Purplish Stereum) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Asterella drummondii (A thallose liverwort) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Pyronemataceae (A cup fungus familiy) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Phaeohelotium (Discinella terrestris aggregate) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Cortinarius sp. (Cortinarius) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Calocera sp. (A stagshorn fungus) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Triquetrella (A trailing moss) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Heterodea sp. (A lichen) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Coltricia sp. at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Nidula niveotomentosa (A birds-nest fungus) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Cladonia sp. (Cup Lichen) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Cheilymenia spp. at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Thysanothecium scutellatum (A lichen) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston zz bolete at Stromlo, ACT - 21 May 2022 by trevorpreston Xylobolus illudens (Purplish Stereum) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 May 2022 by AJB Persoonia rigida (Hairy Geebung) at Stromlo, ACT - 26 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Stromlo, ACT - 12 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Stromlo, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Stromlo, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Stromlo, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Stromlo, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley Oxyops fasciculatus (A weevil) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell Curculionidae (family) (Unidentified weevil) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton Paropsis obsoleta (Leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Luzula meridionalis (Woodrush) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Sep 2023 by BethanyDunne
Polytrichum at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Sep 2023 by BethanyDunne
Acacia gunnii (Ploughshare Wattle) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Sep 2023 by BethanyDunne
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Sep 2023 by BethanyDunne
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by JimL
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by JimL
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by JimL
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by JimL
Melichrus urceolatus (Urn Heath) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by JimL
Leucopogon fletcheri subsp. brevisepalus (Twin Flower Beard-Heath) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by JimL
Teloschistes sp. (A lichen) at Stromlo, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by tashiem
Acacia gunnii (Ploughshare Wattle) at Stromlo, ACT - 25 Jul 2023 by JaneR
Strepera versicolor (Grey Currawong) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Jun 2023 by Kenp12
Drechmeria gunnii (Dark Vegetable Caterpillar) at Stromlo, ACT - 4 Jun 2023 by JimL
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Stromlo, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by Harrisi
Cebysa leucotelus (Australian Bagmoth) at Stromlo, ACT - 30 Mar 2023 by Harrisi
Coccinellidae sp. (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 30 Mar 2023 by Harrisi
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by RobG1
Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Stromlo, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by Harrisi
Chrysococcyx lucidus (Shining Bronze-Cuckoo) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by Kenp12
Ardices canescens (Dark-spotted Tiger Moth) at Stromlo, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by KorinneM
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by RobG1
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Stromlo, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Paropsis variolosa (Variolosa leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Leptospermum brevipes (Grey Tea-tree) at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Ocirrhoe unimaculata (Green Stink Bug) at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Thysanotus tuberosus subsp. tuberosus (Common Fringe-lily) at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by Jimmyjamjimbles
Palaeosia undescribed species at Stromlo, ACT - 5 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Dillwynia sericea (Egg And Bacon Peas) at Stromlo, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Wahlenbergia multicaulis (Tadgell's Bluebell) at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord
Senecio hispidulus (Hill Fireweed) at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord
Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by RobG1
Dermestidae sp. (family) (Dermestid, carpet or hide beetles) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by RobG1
Paropsis obsoleta (Leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by RobG1
Paropsis variolosa (Variolosa leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Erina hyacinthina (Varied Dusky-blue) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Brachyloma daphnoides (Daphne Heath) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Luzula densiflora (Dense Wood-rush) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Lybaeba metasternalis (Weevil) at Stromlo, ACT - 11 Oct 2022 by Harrisi
Grylloidea (superfamily) (Unidentified cricket) at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Oct 2022 by patrickcox
Ditropidus pulchellus (Leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by RobG1
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord
Persoonia rigida (Hairy Geebung) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord
Leptospermum brevipes (Grey Tea-tree) at Stromlo, ACT - 11 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Stromlo, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Hovea heterophylla (Common Hovea) at Stromlo, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Stromlo, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Pycnobraconoides sp. (genus) (A Braconid wasp) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Aug 2022 by Harrisi
Pisolithus microcarpus (A puffball) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Lichen - foliose at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Teloschistes sp. (A lichen) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Lichen - foliose at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Parmeliaceae sp. (family) (A lichen family) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Cheilymenia spp. at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Inocybe sp. (Inocybe) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Clavulina sp. (A coral fungus) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Jul 2022 by Christine
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Bryaceae (family) (A moss) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Parmeliaceae sp. (family) (A lichen family) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Lichen - foliose at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Xylobolus illudens (Purplish Stereum) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Asterella drummondii (A thallose liverwort) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Pyronemataceae (A cup fungus familiy) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Phaeohelotium (Discinella terrestris aggregate) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Cortinarius sp. (Cortinarius) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Calocera sp. (A stagshorn fungus) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Triquetrella (A trailing moss) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Heterodea sp. (A lichen) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Coltricia sp. at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Nidula niveotomentosa (A birds-nest fungus) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Cladonia sp. (Cup Lichen) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Cheilymenia spp. at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Thysanothecium scutellatum (A lichen) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
zz bolete at Stromlo, ACT - 21 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Xylobolus illudens (Purplish Stereum) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 May 2022 by AJB
Persoonia rigida (Hairy Geebung) at Stromlo, ACT - 26 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Stromlo, ACT - 12 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Stromlo, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Stromlo, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Stromlo, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Stromlo, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Oxyops fasciculatus (A weevil) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Curculionidae (family) (Unidentified weevil) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsis obsoleta (Leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton

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Species information

  • Heteronympha merope Scientific name
  • Common Brown Butterfly Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 6 Nov 2022 01:25 PM Recorded on
  • MatthewFrawley Recorded by

Additional information

  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Male Gender

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