Striped Xenica
Common NameStriped Xenica
Scientific NameOreixenica orichora
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, yellow
HabitatAlpine and subalpine grasslands, wet heaths, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania)
Host PlantsPoaceae (various grasses)
Flight PeriodDecember to March
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host grasses. Larvae feed on grasses and typically overwinter before pupating in spring.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its distinctive striped pattern of brown and cream/yellow bands on the underside of the hindwings, and the presence of several small, ringed eyespots.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with intricate brown, cream, and yellow stripes and prominent eyespots on its hindwings, often seen resting with wings closed.
