Bright Shield-skipper (Timoconia flammeata)

Bright Shield-skipper, a reference photo — Photo: Public domain

Timoconia flammeata, the bright shield-skipper, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Bright Shield-skipper being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Timoconia peron
Hesperilla idothea
Trapezites eliena
Anisynta sphenosema
Toxidia rietmanni

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Hesperiidae
Genus: Timoconia
Species: Timoconia flammeata

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