Zizina otis

Common Grass-Blue at Gibraltar Pines

Zizina otis at Gibraltar Pines - 10 Nov 2023
Request use of media

Identification history

Zizina otis 14 Nov 2023 owenh
Zizina otis 14 Nov 2023 SWishart

Identify this sighting


Please Login or Register to identify this sighting.

User's notes

Along with the cabbage whites, one of the most common butterflies on smokers loop/square rock. Often by puddles

Be the first to comment


Please Login or Register to comment.

Nearby sightings

Page 1 of 1 - image sightings only

Acruroperla atra (A stonefly) at Tharwa, ACT - 6 Nov 2024 by DPRees125
Dichromodes confluaria (Ceremonial Heath Moth) at Tharwa, ACT - 5 Nov 2024 by RAllen
Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius (Rosemary Everlasting) at Tharwa, ACT - 30 Aug 2024 by nathkay
Armillaria sp. (A honey fungus) at Namadgi National Park - 4 May 2024 by HelenCross
Utetheisa pulchelloides (Heliotrope Moth) at Namadgi National Park - 9 Mar 2024 by RAllen
Eulamprus tympanum (Southern Water Skink) at Gibraltar Pines - 28 Feb 2024 by KorinneM
Acritoscincus duperreyi (Eastern Three-lined Skink) at Gibraltar Pines - 28 Feb 2024 by KorinneM
Austroaeschna parvistigma (Swamp Darner) at Tharwa, ACT - 28 Feb 2024 by KorinneM
Chrysolarentia conifasciata (Broad-banded Carpet) at Gibraltar Pines - 16 Jan 2024 by Christine
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Gibraltar Pines - 6 Jan 2024 by Christine
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Gibraltar Pines - 6 Jan 2024 by Christine
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Gibraltar Pines - 6 Jan 2024 by Christine
Neolucia hobartensis (Montane Heath-blue) at Gibraltar Pines - 6 Jan 2024 by RAllen
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Gibraltar Pines - 6 Jan 2024 by Christine
Senecio campylocarpus (Swamp Cotton Fireweed) at Gibraltar Pines - 31 Dec 2023 by Tapirlord
Heteronympha cordace (Bright-eyed Brown) at Namadgi National Park - 11 Dec 2023 by JohnBundock
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Gibraltar Pines - 10 Nov 2023 by SWishart
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Arthropodium milleflorum (Vanilla Lily) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Utricularia dichotoma (Fairy Aprons, Purple Bladderwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by RAllen
Comesperma retusum (Mountain Milkwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by RAllen
Myosotis laxa subsp. caespitosa (Water Forget-me-not) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by RAllen
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by KorinneM
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Utricularia dichotoma (Fairy Aprons, Purple Bladderwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Epacris breviflora (Drumstick Heath) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Hakea microcarpa (Small-fruit Hakea) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Geranomyia sp. (genus) (A limoniid crane fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Olearia erubescens (Silky Daisybush) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Epacris breviflora (Drumstick Heath) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Griseargiolestes intermedius (Alpine Flatwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Heteronympha cordace (Bright-eyed Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by owenh
Olearia algida (Alpine Daisy Bush) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Nov 2022 by RAllen
Anthela ocellata (Eyespot Anthelid moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Nov 2022 by RAllen
Melitulias graphicata (Mask Carpet) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Nov 2022 by RAllen
Hypoxis hygrometrica var. hygrometrica (Golden Weather-grass) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Nov 2022 by RAllen
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Mar 2022 by JohnBundock
Heteronympha penelope (Shouldered Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Mar 2022 by JohnBundock
Geranium sp. (Geranium) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Feb 2022 by Miranda
Acripeza reticulata (Mountain Katydid) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Harrisi
Timoconia flammeata (Bright Shield-skipper) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Harrisi
Eulamprus tympanum (Southern Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock
Euloxia meandraria (Two-lined Euloxia) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock
Juncus phaeanthus (Dark-flower Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by JaneR
Schoenus apogon (Common Bog Sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Jan 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Heteronympha cordace (Bright-eyed Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Jan 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Ranunculus lappaceus (Australian Buttercup) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Jan 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Hypoxis hygrometrica (Golden Weather-grass) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Jan 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Heteronympha cordace (Bright-eyed Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by CathB
Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Oct 2021 by RAllen
Ranunculus pimpinellifolius (Bog Buttercup) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by RAllen
Trigonidiidae (family) (Swordtail cricket) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Apr 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Hepialidae (family) (Unidentified Swift or Ghost Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Apr 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by melanoxylon
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by melanoxylon
Phasmatodea (order) (Unidentified stick insect) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by melanoxylon
Neosparassus patellatus (Tasmanian Badge Huntsman) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by melanoxylon
Amelora leucaniata (Striped Cape-moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock
Heteronympha penelope (Shouldered Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by melanoxylon
Anachloris subochraria (Golden Grass Carpet) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by melanoxylon
Coronidium sp. at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Mar 2021 by RAllen
Heteronympha penelope (Shouldered Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Gynoplistia sp. (genus) (Crane fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Myosotis laxa subsp. caespitosa (Water Forget-me-not) at Gibraltar Pines - 23 Feb 2021 by trevorpreston
Gahnia subaequiglumis (Bog Saw-sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Acripeza reticulata (Mountain Katydid) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Baloskion australe (Mountain Cordrush) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Chrysolarentia heliacaria (Heliacaria Carpet) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Arthropodium milleflorum (Vanilla Lily) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Utricularia dichotoma (Fairy Aprons, Purple Bladderwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Geranium neglectum (Red-stemmed Cranesbill) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Carex fascicularis (Tassel Sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Centipeda cunninghamii (Common Sneezeweed) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Baeckea utilis (Mountain Baeckea) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Heteronympha cordace (Bright-eyed Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Hesthesis montana (A wasp mimic longhorn beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by Harrisi
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Tharwa, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by MB
Sisyromyia sp. (genus) (A bee fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Nov 2019 by DPRees125
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by MatthewFrawley
Hesperilla munionga (Alpine Sedge-Skipper) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Feb 2019 by DPRees125
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Jan 2019 by MatthewFrawley
Heteronympha cordace (Bright-eyed Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Jan 2019 by MatthewFrawley

Location information

Sighting information

  • 2 Abundance
  • 10 Nov 2023 03:49 PM Recorded on
  • SWishart Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour

Species information

  • Zizina otis Scientific name
  • Common Grass-Blue Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1694.4m Recorded at altitude
  • 768 images trained Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Zizina labradus

Record quality

  • Images or audio
  • More than one media file
  • Verified by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
  • Description
  • Additional attributes
2,204,154 sightings of 20,928 species in 9,221 locations from 12,761 contributors
CCA 3.0 | privacy
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of this land and acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.