Anthela (genus) immature

Unidentified Anthelid Moth at Paddys River, ACT

Anthela (genus) immature at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Aug 2017
Anthela (genus) immature at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Aug 2017
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Identification history

Anthela (genus) immature 24 Jun 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 26 Aug 2017 SWishart

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The caterpillar was crossing the Camel Back firetrail. I've selected 12 to 25 mm in size but it could have been a little larger - definitely under 50 mm though.

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donhe wrote:
   4 Jan 2018
The photo resembles that of Anthela basigera at
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/anth/basigera.html
which is one of a group of 4 related Anthela species:
Anthela basigera occurs in Victoria, and South Australia.
Anthela denticulata occurs mainly in southern Victoria.
Anthela euryphrica occurs in mainly central New South Wales.
Anthela oressarcha occurs mainly in the mountain areas of southern New South Wales,
so I think it is most probably Anthela oressarcha.

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