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Trapezites iacchus

(Brown Ochre)

FAMILY	Hesperiidae
Species	Trapezites iacchus
Common name	Brown Ochre
Main colour(s)	Brown
Distinctive features	Some large white to cream spots, wingspan 33/34 mm
Campus	Townsville

Description

Chiefly found along riverine areas, common food plants are species of Lomandra which are being widely planted in gardens. Mature larvae brownish or pinkish green with a whitish coating, head mottled brown and black with black stripe. Adults are basically brown with several large white to cream spots.