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Scientific Name : Argynnina cyrila Common Name : Cyril's brown Description : One of the smaller browns, wingspan 50mm. Wings are dark brown, with patches of two shades of orange. There are three small black spots with white centres near the tip of the forewings and two larger similar spots at the rear of the hindwings. Caterpillars feed on native grass species such as Poa sieberiana. Habitat : Open eucalyptus forest, with native grasses. Distribution : Southern Queensland to Victoria. Only recently found in the park, although several were seen on the Stringybark Walk in September. Flying Season : September October November December Family : Nymphalidae

Available Images View At 50% | View At 100% Cyril's brown butterfly, on Stringybark Ridge. View At 50% | View At 100% Cyril's brown butterfly. View At 50% | View At 100% Cyril's Brown by the Fosters Gully Track