Wingspan: 50 mm
The caterpillars of this butterfly feed on plants in the nettle family. The only such plant in the park is the weed Small Nettle.
Classification
from Australian Faunal Directory
Order Lepidoptera - Moths and Butterflies, 10855 named species in Australia
Family NYMPHALIDAE - Browns and Admirals, 98 species in Australia
Genus Vanessa (3 Species in Australia)
Species Vanessa itea