Hesperilla chrysotricha, also known as the chrysotricha skipper or goldenhaired sedge-skipper, is a species of butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It is found in the Australian states of Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia.
The wingspan is about 35 mm for males. Females are slightly larger.
The larvae feed on various sword grasses, including Gahnia decomposita, Gahnia deusta, Gahnia filum, Gahnia microstachya, Gahnia radula, Gahnia sieberiana and Gahnia trifida.
Subspecies Hesperilla chrysotricha chrysotricha (Western Australia) Hesperilla chrysotricha cyclospila (South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria) Synonyms: Hesperilla chrysotricha leucospila Waterhouse, 1927 Hesperilla chrysotricha plebeia Waterhouse, 1927 Hesperilla chrysotricha leucosia Waterhouse, 1938 Hesperilla chrysotricha lunawanna Couchman, 1949 Hesperilla chrysotricha naua Couchman, 1949
External links Australian Insects Australian Faunal Directory