Arrhenes dschilus
The Iris Skipper or Scrub Darter (Arrhenes dschilus) is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found in New Guinea and Queensland.
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The wingspan is about 30 mm.
The larvae feed on Imperata cylindrica, Panicum maximum and Saccharum officinarum.
Subspecies
- Arrhenes dschilus dschilus
- Arrhenes dschilus decor
- Arrhenes dschilus iris (Queensland)
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