Heteronympha merope

Common Brown Butterfly at Red Hill Nature Reserve

Heteronympha merope at Red Hill Nature Reserve - 4 Dec 2022
Heteronympha merope at Red Hill Nature Reserve - 4 Dec 2022
Heteronympha merope at Red Hill Nature Reserve - 4 Dec 2022
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Identification history

Heteronympha merope 19 Apr 2024 SuziBond
Heteronympha cordace 19 Apr 2024 CarbonAI
Heteronympha merope 19 Apr 2024 AndyRoo

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GPSed. Size wingspan estimated at or just over 50mm based on typical SJW flower diameter.

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Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 4 Dec 2022 09:55 AM Recorded on
  • AndyRoo Recorded by

Additional information

  • ST. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) Associated plant
  • 50mm or larger Animal size
  • Male Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Resting Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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