Shouldered Brown butterflies are present from mid-summer to autumn. Their caterpillars feed at night on a range of soft grasses. Above: black with orange markings and a white-centred black eyespot on each wing. Below: similar to above, but forewing more extensive bands on inner margin of two eyespots
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What habitats does Heteronympha penelope live in?
Forested mountains and their surrounding hills
What is the distribution of Heteronympha penelope?
South-eastern mainland Australia and Tasmania
How big does Heteronympha penelope grow?
Wingspan up to 6 cm
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