Meadow Argus

Junonia villida

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

The Meadow Argus Butterfly has brown wings with prominent blue eyespots surrounded by brown and orange rings.

Images showing the caterpillar and the pupa of the species

Size

Can grow to around 5cm

Habitat

Urban areas, forests and woodlands.

Distribution

Found throughout Australia

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Meadow Argus
Scientific name: Junonia villida (Fabricius, 1787)
Family: Nymphalidae
Category: Bug Life › Butterflies & Moths
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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