Grass-blues at Wyaralong

Spotted Grass-Blue, Zizeeria karsandra,

underside (Photo A. Podlich)

As the waters recede at Wyaralong and herbage grows on the exposed soil, small grass butterflies are bountiful. Illustrated is the Spotted or Dark Grass-Blue. Its wing span when fully open is only about 2 cm. They are found across the world from the eastern Mediterranean, through India & Sri Lanka, south-east Asia, New Guinea, Australia and over to the Philippines.

Spotted Grass-Blue, Zizeeria karsandra
(Photo A. Podlich)

At Wyaralong they are using many different exotic weeds which have sprung up in the rich soil. Two other species seen are Common Grass-Blue, Zizina otis, and Dainty Grass-Blue, Zizula hylax, one of the smallest Australian butterflies. We have no images for either of them yet, but click on the links for more information.