Image: Meadow Argus butterfly

Meadow Argus butterfly

Meadow Argus butterfly

Photographer:
Carl Cranstone
Rights:
© Carl Cranstone
Common name:
Meadow Argus butterfly
Scientific name:
Junonia vilida
Family:
Nymphalidae
Order:
Lepidoptera
Location:
Wittunga Botanic gardens, South Australia
Date taken:
12 December 2010

Additional information

These butterflies are found in many habitats including woodland, grassland, and drier interior . Also suburban gardens.They have a wide range of food plants. Often Plantago in south east Australia. Also Veronica, Verbena, Goodenia and many others.

 

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