Hesperilla malindeva
Hesperilla malindeva, commonly known as the malindeva skipper or two-spotted sedge-skipper, is a species of butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It is found in the Australian states of New South Wales and Queensland.
| Hesperilla malindeva | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Hesperiidae |
| Genus: | Hesperilla |
| Species: | H. malindeva |
| Binomial name | |
| Hesperilla malindeva Lower, 1911 | |
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The wingspan is about 30 mm. The species common name refers to two dark greenish brown spots on the hindwing underside, although these markings are sometimes absent.[1] Males are often observed perching on shrubs and dead branches around 30 m above the ground.[1]
The larvae feed on Gahnia aspera.[1] They make a shelter by rolling leaves of their host into a tube. They remain in this shelter during the day and come out to feed at night.
References
- Braby, Michael F. (2004). Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria: CSIRO Publishing. p. 74. ISBN 0-643-09027-4.
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