Heath Ochre - Trapezites phigalia

Family HESPERIIDAE

This page contains information and pictures about Heath Ochre Skipper Butterflies in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia. 
Body length 20mm
This butterfly is orange brown in colour with pale brown dots on bottom side of hind wings. The butterfly is small to medium size. 
 
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The butterfly flies rapidly close to ground.  
 
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Reference:
1. The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia - Michael F Braby, Australian National University, CSIRO 2004, p42.
 

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Last updated: June 13, 2010.