Orange Ochre - Trapezites eliena

Family HESPERIIDAE

This page contains information and pictures about Orange Ochre Skipper Butterflies in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia. 
Body length 20mm
This butterfly is orange brown in colour with white dots on bottom side of hind wings. The butterfly is small to medium size. 
 
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The butterfly like to rest on stem or grass near the ground.  
 
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Reference:
1. The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia - Michael F Braby, Australian National University, CSIRO 2004, p52.
 

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Last updated: June 12, 2010.