Helicoverpa punctigera

Native Budworm at Acton, ACT

Helicoverpa punctigera at Acton, ACT - 20 Jan 2021
Helicoverpa punctigera at Acton, ACT - 20 Jan 2021
Helicoverpa punctigera at Acton, ACT - 20 Jan 2021
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Identification history

Helicoverpa punctigera 21 Jan 2021 ibaird
Helicoverpa punctigera 21 Jan 2021 GlennCocking
Unidentified 21 Jan 2021 WHall

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Initially the moth was actively feeding on the flower, then later had stopped feeding and was resting on the flower. Pollen grains are visible on the antennae and legs of the moth.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 20 Jan 2021 02:49 PM Recorded on
  • WHall Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

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