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Dispar compacta 
Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Hesperiidae Genus: Dispar Species: D. compacta Binomial name Dispar compacta
(Butler, 1882)Synonyms - Telesto compacta Butler, 1882
- Telesto scepticalis Rosenstock, 1885
- Hesperilla melissa Mabille, 1891
- Hesperilla atrax Mabille, 1891
The Dispar Skipper or Barred Skipper (Dispar compacta) is a butterfly of the Hesperiidae family. It is found in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria.
The wingspan is about 30 mm. Adults are on wing from January to April.
The larvae feed on Gahnia, Lomandra and Poa species, including Poa tenera. They construct a shelter made from leaves and silk at the base of their host plant in which they rest during the day.
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