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Hesperilla donnysa

Varied Sedge-skipper at suppressed

Hesperilla donnysa at suppressed - 3 Jan 2023
Hesperilla donnysa at suppressed - 3 Jan 2023
Hesperilla donnysa at suppressed - 3 Jan 2023
Hesperilla donnysa at suppressed - 3 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Hesperilla donnysa 6 Jan 2023 owenh
Hesperilla donnysa 6 Jan 2023 RAllen

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Found deep inside larvae food plant. May have been laying. But may have just been resting up after emerging.

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Species information

  • Hesperilla donnysa Scientific name
  • Varied Sedge-skipper Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 3 Jan 2023 01:14 PM Recorded on
  • RAllen Recorded by

Additional information

  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Female Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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