Argynnina cyrila (Forest Brown)
20/10/2019
Bell
20/10/2019
Bell
20/10/2019
Bell
16/09/2023
Lane Cove National Park
14/10/2023
Bell
11/09/2022
Lane Cove National Park
14/10/2023
Bell
11/09/2022
Lane Cove National Park
11/09/2022
Lane Cove National Park
11/09/2022
Lane Cove National Park
21/10/2023
Bell
20/10/2019
Bell
20/10/2019
Bell
20/10/2019
Bell
20/10/2019
Bell
20/10/2019
Bell
20/10/2019
Bell
25/11/2018
Blackheath
01/10/2016
Northmead
01/10/2016
Northmead
20/10/2013
Bowral
16/10/2011
Mittagong
24/10/2012
Blackheath
24/10/2012
Blackheath
24/10/2012
Blackheath
16/10/2011
Bowral
16/10/2011
Bowral
16/10/2011
Bowral
16/10/2011
Bowral
16/10/2011
Bowral
16/10/2011
Bowral
16/10/2011
Mittagong
29/10/2005
Blackheath
29/10/2005
Blackheath
14/11/2009
Blackheath
14/11/2009
Blackheath
14/11/2009
Blackheath
14/11/2009
Blackheath
14/11/2009
Blackheath
29/10/2005
Blackheath
Other Common Names
Cyril’s Brown, Forest Xenica
Notes
The first time I saw this species was on a hilltop near Helensburgh. There were two males there – they flew extremely rapidly, and then settled high up in the trees; unfortunately too high for me to get any useable photos.
Later the same month I saw some females near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains. They fluttered around close to the ground, and after a few failed attempts I was able to get photos of one or two of them. I’ve occasionally seen females along paths in the bushland, but most of my encounters have been with hilltopping males. They’re generally a bit difficult to photograph, though at Bell in October 2019 I came across one who was very cooperative and happy to pose for photos.
Sightings
Helensburgh – October 2005
Blackheath – October 2005, November 2009, November 2018, October/November 2012
Bowral – October 2011, October 2013
Mittagong – October 2011
Northmead – October 2016
Bell – October 2019