Trapezites iacchus

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