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Acraea andromacha
A beautiful butterfly - the Australian Glasswing; also called Little or Small Greasy - the forewings are mostly transparent with some black markings, the other wings are less transparent, cream/white with black markings. Feeds on nectar. Not often seen here. Male & females similar growing to about 5cm.
Found in varied habitat throughout Australia. This none near dry woodland and garden environment in north east NSW seeking any flowering plants during very dry weather.
Spotted on Mar 7, 2014
Submitted on Mar 10, 2014
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The fine line attached to this butterfly is actually a spider's web it flew into when moving between flowers.