Tasmanian Skipper

Description:

The upper side of the adult butterfly is dark brown with a number of white spots on each wing. Each wing also has a narrow chequered border. Underneath, the wings are fawn with white spots of various sizes, each outlined in dark brown. The wing span is about 3 cms.

Habitat:

Grassy area of the local reserve ....landing on small bush flowers .

Notes:

Can be known as the Two-spotted Grass or Tasmanian Skipper.