Mnesampela comarcha

7 Dry-leaf Gum Moth at Majura, ACT

Mnesampela comarcha at Majura, ACT - 23 Aug 2023
Mnesampela comarcha at Majura, ACT - 23 Aug 2023
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Identification history

Mnesampela comarcha 24 Aug 2023 ibaird
Mnesampela comarcha 24 Aug 2023 owenh
Unidentified 24 Aug 2023 Evie

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Slug-like larvae eating through eucalyptus leaves.

2 comments

owenh wrote:
   24 Aug 2023
Suggestion made to move from insects to moths for Ian and Don to check.
ibaird wrote:
   31 Aug 2023
Excdllent photo of this caterpillar.

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 23 Aug 2023 05:46 PM Recorded on
  • Evie Recorded by

Additional information

  • Eucalyptus leaves Associated plant
  • A number on a single plant Associated Insect
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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