Black Jezebels (Delias nigrina) looked rather similar to the Jezebel Nymphs. These were reasonably common but were the most active early in the morning.
I also saw a few Yellow-spotted Jezebels (Delias nysa):
Yellow Admiral (Vanessa itea) were occasionally seen in open areas along the road.
I saw several Bordered Rustics (Cupha prosope) one afternoon but then did not encounter these again. This area would be the southern distributional limits of the species.
Another interesting species at the south end of its range was the Leafwing (Doleschallia bisaltide). This was a pristine individual but I could not get close to it. I photographed it from the opposite side of the road while it basked in the sun about 3m above the ground. I have only seen these butterflies a few times and all were in the northern tropics of Queensland.
This is a female Wonder Brown (Heteronympha mirifica). The males are bright orange and look completely different to the pattern and colour of the females.
Brown Ringlet (Hyposysta metirius) were common along the roadsides.
... more tomorrow night











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