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Junonia villida The meadow argus is a lovely little butterfly found in all areas of Australia. A fast flyer, settling frequently to rest and enjoy the sunshine. <br /> The wings are opened and closed quickly to flash the eye-spots - this is thought to frighten potential predators such as birds. <br /> Wingspan 40mm<br /> <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/169592/winter_welcome_visitor.html" title="Winter welcome visitor"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3314/169592_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=6kNLhPk%2BjPI7zS02%2FsXN3DDFI50%3D" width="200" height="140" alt="Winter welcome visitor Junonia villida, our pretty meadow argus, which can be seen year round in these parts if one is lucky. <br /> <br /> Nights and early mornings are cold now, but our winter days can be very pleasant at around 20C which I&#039;m sure these butterflies and many other insects enjoy. <br /> <br /> A fast flyer, settling frequently to rest and enjoy the sunshine. The wings are opened and closed quickly to flash the eye-spots - this is thought to frighten potential predators such as birds. <br /> <br /> Wingspan around 4 cm. <br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72312/junonia_villida.html<br /> <br /> <br /> Australia,Geotagged,Junonia villida,Meadow Argus,Nymphalidae,arthropod,entomology,fauna,insect,invertebrate,macro,new south wales,winter" /></a></figure> Australia,Butterfly,Geotagged,Junonia villida,Lepidoptera,Macro,Meadow Argus,Nymphalidae,Summer,insect,invertebrate,markings,pattern Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Junonia villida

The meadow argus is a lovely little butterfly found in all areas of Australia. A fast flyer, settling frequently to rest and enjoy the sunshine.
The wings are opened and closed quickly to flash the eye-spots - this is thought to frighten potential predators such as birds.
Wingspan 40mm

Winter welcome visitor Junonia villida, our pretty meadow argus, which can be seen year round in these parts if one is lucky. <br /> <br /> Nights and early mornings are cold now, but our winter days can be very pleasant at around 20C which I'm sure these butterflies and many other insects enjoy. <br /> <br /> A fast flyer, settling frequently to rest and enjoy the sunshine. The wings are opened and closed quickly to flash the eye-spots - this is thought to frighten potential predators such as birds. <br /> <br /> Wingspan around 4 cm. <br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/72312/junonia_villida.html<br /> <br /> <br /> Australia,Geotagged,Junonia villida,Meadow Argus,Nymphalidae,arthropod,entomology,fauna,insect,invertebrate,macro,new south wales,winter

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    A beautiful summer shot! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
      Ruth Spigelman
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      Thank you Christine. Although the dry and heat brings out the insects and spiders which I love seeing, I do wish we could have at least a week of non stop rain. We are parched down here! Posted 6 years ago
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        Christine Young
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        I hope you get some rain! Posted 6 years ago
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    Anne Sorbes
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    Superb butterfly, beautiful details. Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
      Ruth Spigelman
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      Thank you Anne, so glad you enjoyed. Posted 6 years ago

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The Meadow Argus

The Meadow Argus is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae, commonly found in Australia. It is also known as Albin's Hampstead Eye in the United Kingdom, where it has occurred only as an accidental import.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Jan 7, 2019. Captured Feb 15, 2018 12:31 in Gibbs Brothers Park, 26 Rowan Cres, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/9.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO100
  • 42mm
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