SPORTSMANS CREEK CONSERVATION AREA

“The undersides of the wings of both sexes are usually black with a diagonal white band and a curved arc of white spots on each wing. Found throughout the Pacific to Madagascar. Wingspan of 8cm.”  An uncommon visitor to the wildlife refuge as much of their favoured foods are absent.

I.D. and reference courtesy of Don Herbison-Evans.

Further reading; http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/nymp/bolina.html.