Mesodina gracillima
| Mesodina gracillima | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Hesperiidae |
| Genus: | Mesodina |
| Species: | M. gracillima |
| Binomial name | |
| Mesodina gracillima E.D. Edwards, 1987 | |
The Northern Iris-skipper (Mesodina gracillima) is a butterfly of the Hesperiidae family. It is endemic to the northern coast of the Northern Territory.
The wingspan is about 30 mm.
The larvae feed on Patersonia macrantha. They construct a vertical shelter made by joining the leaves of its host plant with silk. It rests in this shelter during the day. Pupation takes place inside the shelter.
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