Biology:Proeidosa polysema

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Short description: Species of butterfly

Proeidosa polysema
Proeidosa polysema (ento-csiro-au).jpg
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P. polysema
Binomial name
Proeidosa polysema
(Lower, 1908)
Synonyms
  • Hesperilla polysema Lower, 1908

Proeidosa polysema, the polysema skipper or spinifex sand-skipper, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found in Australia in the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia.

The wingspan is about 30 mm (1.2 in).

The larvae feed on Triodia species, including Triodia microstachya, Triodia pungens and Triodia mitchellii. They construct a tent-shaped shelter made from silk and twisted leaves of its host plant where it rests during the day.

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q7247878 entry