Kingdom Animalia Family Hesperiidae Scientific name Mesodina hayi Rank Species | Class Insecta Genus Mesodina Phylum Arthropoda Order Butterflies and moths | |
Mesodina hayi, the small iris-skipper, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is endemic to the north-west and south-west coast of the state of Western Australia.
The wingspan is about 30 mm.
The larvae feed on Patersonia drummondii. They construct a tent-like shelter made by joining the leaves of its host plant with silk, where it rests during the day. Pupation takes place inside the shelter.
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