Mycalesis terminus (Orange Bush-brown)
28/04/2021
Herberton
28/04/2021
Herberton
27/04/2023
Cairns
27/04/2021
Cairns
20/11/2013
Cairns
01/01/2009
Cairns
09/09/2012
Cairns
28/03/2016
Cairns
25/04/2011
Atherton, QLD
12/09/2008
Cairns
12/09/2008
Cairns
11/09/2008
Fishery Falls, Qld
11/09/2008
Fishery Falls, Qld
07/09/2008
Cairns
07/09/2008
Cairns
13/06/2022
Kuranda
07/09/2008
Cairns
22/10/2005
Cairns
26/04/2006
Cairns
26/04/2006
Cairns
22/10/2005
Cairns
22/10/2005
Cairns
26/04/2006
Cairns
26/04/2006
Cairns
22/10/2005
Cairns
22/10/2005
Cairns
22/10/2005
Cairns
Notes
This species was common around Cairns when I first visited in October 2005. They were in the rainforest, in the parks, in the Botanic Gardens etc etc.
Most of the time I saw them flying low down, just for short distances before settling. They usually kept their wings closed when settled, but on an overcast day I saw them basking with their wings open, though they closed them when they realised I was there.
In the grassy slopes near a hilltop this species was flying with Hypocysta irius. On the wing the two species look fairly similar, and they had some fairly intense territorial battles so perhaps the butterflies think they’re similar too 😉
On my second Cairns trip in April 2006 this species was if anything even more abundant that before. They seemed to be much more willing to bask with their wings open, but that may have been because the weather was mainly overcast.
On subsequent visits I’ve usually seen plenty of terminus, though their abundance fluctuates. I haven’t actually added too many more photos after those first couple of trips to Cairns, as there’s usually other species a bit higher on my list of priorities.
Sightings
Cairns – every visit
Brisbane – November 2008