Hypocysta metirius
Hypocysta metirius, the common brown ringlet, is a species of butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found along the east coast of Australia, including Queensland and New South Wales.
Both male and female Hypocysta metirius have a wingspan of 31mm. They are brown and have an orange patch on the hindwing with an eyespot. The underside of the hindwing has two eyespots and commonly has a silver spot between them.
They fly low to the ground and frequently stop to open their wings.
Habitat
Hypocysta metirius are found in tall open-forest and at the edges of tropical, subtropical and warm temperate rainforest. In southern New South Wales they can also be found in coastal heath-woodland.Host Plants
The larvae of Hypocysta metirius feed on plants of the family Poaceae including:- Cynodon dactylon
- Eriachne pallescens
- Alexfloydia repens