Hesperilla idothea, commonly known as the flame sedge-skipper, is a species of butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It is found in the Australian states of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria.
The wingspan is about 40 mm.
The larvae feed on various sword grass species, including Gahnia aspera, Gahnia clarkei, Gahnia grandis, Gahnia melanocarpa, Gahnia radula, Gahnia sieberiana, Gahnia subaequiglumis and Gahnia trifida.
Subspecies Hesperilla idothea clara Waterhouse, 1932 (South Australia) Hesperilla idothea idothea (Miskin, 1889) (New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria)
References
External links Australian Insects Australian Faunal Directory