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Glasswing Butterfly

Acraea andromacha

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Description:

A beautiful butterfly - the Australian Glasswing; also called Little or Small Greasy - the forewings are mostly transparent with some black markings, the other wings are less transparent, cream/white with black markings. Feeds on nectar. Not often seen here. Male & females similar growing to about 5cm.

Habitat:

Found in varied habitat throughout Australia. This none near dry woodland and garden environment in north east NSW seeking any flowering plants during very dry weather.

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The fine line attached to this butterfly is actually a spider's web it flew into when moving between flowers.

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