Geitoneura klugii

Common name: Marbled Xenica

Meaning of name:

Unknown.

Distribution:

Occurs across the southern areas of Australia.

Description:

Wingspan up to 42 millimetres.

Notes:

Occurs in Eucalypt woodland with a grassy understorey. In Western Australia, the caterpillars are known to feed on Austrostipa flavescens and Ehrharta calycina.

We have photographed this butterfly in October.

References:

The Complete Guide to Butterflies of Australia. Michael F Braby. 2004

Atlas of Living Australia https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/22d0ca8a-3192-4da4-9a76-38f1d51242b6

Butterfly House http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/nymp/klugii.html