Atkinsia dominula

Two-brand grass-skipper at Rendezvous Creek, ACT

Atkinsia dominula at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 24 Mar 2023
Atkinsia dominula at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 24 Mar 2023
Atkinsia dominula at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 24 Mar 2023
Atkinsia dominula at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 24 Mar 2023
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Identification history

Atkinsia dominula 30 Aug 2023 owenh
Taractrocera papyria 30 Aug 2023 CarbonAI
Atkinsia dominula 30 Aug 2023 RAllen

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Very ordinary shots. In field thought I had Banded GS (seemed smaller than other grass skippers). However, these look to me like very worn Two-brand GS. Thinking pale abdomen rings diagnostic (please correct me otherwise). Other fresher specimens of Two-brand GS present.

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owenh wrote:
   30 Aug 2023
From what we can see in images 3, and particularly 4, showing the male black sex brands, appearing edged with grey, agree with your suggestion - A. dominula. Many of the Subfamily Trapezitinae show abdominal rings/bands, which are often enhanced with age and/or lighting conditions.

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  • 24 Mar 2023 12:27 PM Recorded on
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