Anisynta sphenosema

(Anisynta sphenosema)

Description

Anisynta sphenosema, the wedge grass-skipper or wedge skipper, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found in the south-west quarter of Australia. The wingspan is about 30 mm. The larvae feed on various grasses, including Microlaena stipoides, Ehrharta calycina and Ehrharta longiflora.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Hesperiidae
Genus:Anisynta
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