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Orange Alpine Xenica (Oreixenica correae) Found sitting mountain top snow field, mid summer, national park.on the flower heads of Soft Snow Grass (Poa hiemata) at 1280Metres. The grass is one of 2 known food plants for the larvae.<br /> Wingspan about 35mm. <br /> Also called &#039;Correa Brown&#039; Australia,Geotagged,Orange Alpine Xenica,Oreixenica correae,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Orange Alpine Xenica (Oreixenica correae)

Found sitting mountain top snow field, mid summer, national park.on the flower heads of Soft Snow Grass (Poa hiemata) at 1280Metres. The grass is one of 2 known food plants for the larvae.
Wingspan about 35mm.
Also called 'Correa Brown'

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The Orange Alpine Xenica

Oreixenica correae is a nymphalid butterfly found in the mountainous areas of Victoria and NSW in Australia.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded May 1, 2016. Captured Feb 9, 2015 04:06 in Mount Donna Buang Summit Rd, Warburton VIC 3799, Australia.
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  • DSC-HX30V
  • f/4.5
  • 1/100s
  • ISO100
  • 15.65mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.