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Scientific Name : Geitoneura acantha Common Name : Ringed xenica Description : A medium sized butterfly, wingspan 55mm. Upper wings are pale orange with dark brown markings and one large eye-spot on each wing. The underwing is similarly marked, but the orange is much paler and there are two conspicuous eye-spots on the hind-wing, Caterpillars feed on various grasses, including Poa species and the kangaroo grass Themeda australis. Habitat : Generally in open country and grasslands. Distribution : Southern Queensland to Victoria and South Australia. Photographed in the Park near the Moran's Road entrance. Flying Season : January and February Family : Nymphalidae

Available Images View At 50% | View At 100% Ringed xenica butterfly, with closed wings, beside the upper reaches of the Lodge Track. View At 50% | View At 100% Male ringed xenica butterfly, with open wings. View At 50% | View At 100% Ringed Xenica by the Zigzag Track