Toxidia xiphiphora (Sword-brand Grass-skipper)

Other Common Names

Xiphiphora Skipper

Synonyms

This butterfly was previously named Neohesperilla xiphiphora; all 4 Neohesperilla species were moved into the genus Toxidia in 2022.

Notes

Terrible photos I’m afraid. I’d gone to Emerald Creek Falls mainly in the hope of finding this species. Eventually I came across this one very worn female, who only sat still for a moment hence the poor quality of the pictures. I’ll have to go back to the site, preferably earlier in the season, to get more (hopefully better) photos.

Sightings

Emerald Creek Falls, QLD – March 2017
Chillagoe – February 2026
Innot Hot Springs – February 2026

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