Proeidosa polysema

Proeidosa polysema, the polysema skipper or spinifex sand-skipper, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found in Australia in the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia.

Proeidosa polysema
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Hesperiidae
Genus:
Proeidosa
Species:
P. polysema
Binomial name
Proeidosa polysema
(Lower, 1908)
Synonyms
  • Hesperilla polysema Lower, 1908

The wingspan is about 30 mm (1.2 in).

The larvae feed on Triodia species, including Triodia microstachya, Triodia pungens and Triodia mitchellii. They construct a tent-shaped shelter made from silk and twisted leaves of its host plant where it rests during the day.


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