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