Australian common brown butterfly
Natural habitat extends from south-eastern Queensland, down in to New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. Then also over in southern areas of Western Australia to a lesser degree.
Mating occurs during October or November and the males die shortly after. Females live for three months or more, waiting for the heat of summer to pass and the grass to grow before laying their eggs in early March. They lay their eggs directly onto several introduced and native grass species.
Seen on Melaleuca trichostachya.
Around 70 mm wingspan.
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Australian common brown butterfly
Natural habitat extends from south-eastern Queensland, down in to New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. Then also over in southern areas of Western Australia to a lesser degree.
Mating occurs during October or November and the males die shortly after. Females live for three months or more, waiting for the heat of summer to pass and the grass to grow before laying their eggs in early March. They lay their eggs directly onto several introduced and native grass species.
Seen on Melaleuca trichostachya.
Around 70 mm wingspan.
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