Junonia villida

Meadow Argus at Symonston, ACT

Junonia villida at Symonston, ACT - 1 Jan 2023
Junonia villida at Symonston, ACT - 1 Jan 2023
Junonia villida at Symonston, ACT - 1 Jan 2023
Junonia villida at Symonston, ACT - 1 Jan 2023
Junonia villida at Symonston, ACT - 1 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Junonia villida 2 Jan 2023 owenh
Junonia villida 2 Jan 2023 RodDeb

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User's notes

first one we have seen in quite a while

2 comments

   2 Jan 2023
Yes, they have been few and far between. Since July, there has only been two CNM sightings in November, two in December, and now this is the first for January. The speculation is that the very high rainfall has been a contributor as this butterfly is used to drier conditions.
RodDeb wrote:
   2 Jan 2023
Thanks, hope they will be alright.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 1 Jan 2023 12:57 PM Recorded on
  • RodDeb Recorded by

Additional information

  • Creeping Boobialla Myoporum parvifolium Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

Species information

  • Junonia villida Scientific name
  • Meadow Argus Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1642.1m Recorded at altitude
  • 715 images trained Machine learning
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