Proeidosa polysema (Spinifex Sand-skipper)

Other Common Names

Polysema Skipper

Notes

There were perhaps half a dozen of these skippers hilltopping on a ridge near Laura in north Queensland. Unfortunately it became overcast shortly after we got up to the top of that ridge, which probably prevented more specimens from turning up. It was also very windy up there, to the point where it became a bit chilly, which made it difficult to get decent photos as the wind was constantly moving the wings of the polysema. Despite this it was great to finally see this great skipper.

Sightings

Laura, QLD – April 2025

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