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Butterflies and SkippersNew Zealand moth?
Hi
Took this shot of what I believe to be a New Zealand moth flying around in daylight. Can you help with identification? Thanks
Cameron Hill
Hi Cameron,
This is actually a butterfly known as the Yellow Admiral, Vanessa itea. We located a website with photos and information that states: “A real speed demon, these butterflies always seem to be in a hurry. When they land they flash their wings to display that bright yellow spot. An impressive sight. The adult butterflies sometimes congregate on the damaged trunks of Gum Trees … to feed on the sap flow.” The species was known as Bassaris itea at the time it appeared on a New Zealand postage stamp.
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