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Splendid ochre butterfly dorsal The splendid ochre is a lovely little native butterfly within family Hesperiidae, known commonly as the skippers.<br /> <br /> Larvae have been observed feeding on native Lomandra species.<br /> <br /> Wingspan around 45 mm.<br /> <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/167819/splendid_ochre_butterfly_lateral.html" title="Splendid ochre butterfly lateral"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3314/167819_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=iJngglXZREOW4xHK5dM25Z%2FiuuA%3D" width="200" height="158" alt="Splendid ochre butterfly lateral The splendid ochre is a lovely little native butterfly within family Hesperiidae, known commonly as the skippers.<br /> <br /> Larvae have been observed feeding on native Lomandra species. <br /> <br /> Wingspan around 45 mm. <br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/167792/splendid_ochre_butterfly_dorsal.html Australia,Geotagged,Hesperiidae,Lepidoptera,Skipper butterfly,Splendid Ochre,Trapezites symmomus,arthropod,autumn,entomology,fauna,insect,invertebate,macro,new south wales" /></a></figure><br /> Australia,Geotagged,Hesperiidae,Lepidoptera,Splendid Ochre,Trapezites symmomus,arthropod,autumn,entomology,fauna,insect,invertebrate,macro,new south wales Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Splendid ochre butterfly dorsal

The splendid ochre is a lovely little native butterfly within family Hesperiidae, known commonly as the skippers.

Larvae have been observed feeding on native Lomandra species.

Wingspan around 45 mm.

Splendid ochre butterfly lateral The splendid ochre is a lovely little native butterfly within family Hesperiidae, known commonly as the skippers.<br /> <br /> Larvae have been observed feeding on native Lomandra species. <br /> <br /> Wingspan around 45 mm. <br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/167792/splendid_ochre_butterfly_dorsal.html Australia,Geotagged,Hesperiidae,Lepidoptera,Skipper butterfly,Splendid Ochre,Trapezites symmomus,arthropod,autumn,entomology,fauna,insect,invertebate,macro,new south wales

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    Ernst
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    Very nice specimen. Posted 5 months ago

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The Splendid Ochre

"Trapezites symmomus" is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found in Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales. The wingspan is about 50 mm.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Mar 18, 2025. Captured Mar 18, 2025 09:22 in 63 Yule Rd, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.