Heteronympha merope

Common Brown Butterfly at Kambah, ACT

Heteronympha merope at Kambah, ACT - 3 Jan 2023
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Heteronympha merope 3 Jan 2023 MatthewFrawley

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 3 Jan 2023 03:18 PM Recorded on
  • MatthewFrawley Recorded by

Additional information

  • Xerochrysum viscosum Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Male Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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