Bug FAQKlug's Xenica
Geitoneura klugii · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Nymphalidae
Klug's xenica has a wingspan of about 38 mm (1.5 in).
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How to recognize it
The upper and lower forewing surfaces are black with brownish-black markings and a black spot that has a white centre. The hindwing is orange, edged with black and bears a black-rimmed eyespot.
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Size
Wingspan is about 38 mm (1.5 in).
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Where it lives
They prefer cool, damp places with plenty of green food.
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Life cycle
Eggs start white or pale yellow and turn speckled purple a few days after fertilisation. The larvae remain inside the eggs until autumn rains wet them, then they emerge. When ready to pupate, larvae become yellow-green and lose their longitudinal lines.
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When you see it
They are found in cool, damp places where green food is available.
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Where it comes from
Geitoneura klugii occurs in temperate parts of southern Australia.
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Questions people ask
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Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geitoneura_klugii
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