Biology:Hesperilla crypsigramma

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Short description: Species of butterfly

Hesperilla crypsigramma
Hesperilla crypsigramma (ento-csiro-au).jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Hesperiidae
Genus: Hesperilla
Species:
H. crypsigramma
Binomial name
Hesperilla crypsigramma
(Meyrick & Lower 1902)
Synonyms
  • Telesto crypsigramma Meyrick & Lower, 1902

Hesperilla crypsigramma, also known as the small dingy skipper or wide-brand sedge-skipper, is a species of butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It is found in Australia in New South Wales, Northern Territory and Queensland.

The wingspan is about 25 mm.

The larvae feed on various sedges, including Scleria sphacelata and Scleria mackaviensis.

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q3283227 entry