The Fassifern Field Naturalists Club Inc. would like to acknowledge the Yugarapul People, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our Club is founded, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present, their languages, customs, culture and connection to this wonderful country.

Sunday 18 November 2018

Ringed Xenica

The Ringed Xenica (Geitoneura acantha) flies from November to March and it can be seen at Mt French right now being in the north of their range. The host plants for their caterpillars are the native grasses, such as Kangaroo Grass (Themeda triandra). The Museum of Victoria says they hide in the grass during the day and emerge at night to feed.

 This lovely specimen was taken by one of our members, A. Podlich, at Mt French.
Ringed Xenica (Geitoneura acantha)
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