Jun 5, 2020
About Darters and Skippers Hesperiidae are small to medium-sized butterflies with an average wingspan around 30 mm. They are usually drab brown or orange in colour. Skippers differ in several important ways from other butterflies. Skippers have antennae clubs hooked...
Jun 5, 2020
About Swallowtails and Birdwings Butterflies in the family Papilionidae are commonly called Swallowtails and Birdwings. They are large with average wingspans 60 to 110 mm. Papilionidae are often black with patches of white or green. Clearwing Swallowtail The...
Jun 5, 2020
About Whites and Yellows The Pieridae is a large family of butterflies, mainly white or yellow, often with black spots. The larvae (caterpillars) of some of these species feed on brassicas, and are agricultural pests. Common Migrant Common Migrant Catopsilia...
Jun 5, 2020
About Nymphs, Danaiids, Satyrs, Fritillaries and Browns The Nymphalidae is a family of about 5,000 species of butterflies, typically fairly large, such as the emperor, admirals, tortoiseshells and fritillaries, which have very colourful wings. Underwings are dull. The...
Jun 5, 2020
About Gossamer winged, Blues and Coppers The Lycaenidae are the second-largest family of butterflies, with about 6000 species worldwide. Traditional divided into the blues Polyommatinae, coppers Lycaeninae, hairstreaks Theclinae and harvesters Miletinae et al. Adults...
Jun 5, 2020
About Lappet Moths Anthelidae is a family of Australian lappet moths. The caterpillars are very hairy, and may cause skin irritation. The adults are medium to very large moths. Variable Anthelid The Variable Anthelid Anthela varia is found in the coastal areas of...
