Mesodina hayi
| Mesodina hayi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Hesperiidae |
| Genus: | Mesodina |
| Species: | M. hayi |
| Binomial name | |
| Mesodina hayi E.D. Edwards & Graham, 1995 | |
The Small Iris-skipper (Mesodina hayi) is a butterfly of the Hesperiidae family. It is endemic to the north-west and south-west coast of Western Australia.
The wingspan is about 30 mm.
The larvae feed on Patersonia drummondii. They construct a tent-like shelter made by joining the leaves of its host plant with silk, where it rests during the day. Pupation takes place inside the shelter.