Trapezites phigalioides

(Trapezites phigalioides)

Description

Trapezites phigalioides, the montane ochre skipper, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found in the Australian states of New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. The wingspan is about 30 mm. The larvae feed on Lomandra filiformis.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Hesperiidae

Genus:Trapezites

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