Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica)

Other Common Names

Klug’s Xenica

Notes

I mostly see these butterflies in the higher parts of the Blue Mountains, such as Wentworth Falls, Blackheath and Bell.  Like their close relative G. acantha they are a frustrating butterfly to photograph. When they settle they often keep their wings open for a few seconds before closing up and hunkering down, partly obscured by vegetation. They are also highly likely to take off just before I get into a position to take a photo.

Sightings

Lithgow – February 2005
Blackheath – January 2006, February 2008
Kanangra Boyd National Park – February 2008
Wentworth Falls – February 2011

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