Acentropinae sp. (subfamily)

An aquatic moth at Michelago, NSW

Acentropinae sp. (subfamily) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Aug 2018
Acentropinae sp. (subfamily) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Aug 2018
Acentropinae sp. (subfamily) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Aug 2018
Acentropinae sp. (subfamily) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Aug 2018
Acentropinae sp. (subfamily) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Aug 2018
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Acentropinae sp. (subfamily) 10 Apr 2019 donhe
Acentropinae sp. (subfamily) 10 Apr 2019 Illilanga

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donhe wrote:
   10 Apr 2019
Is that underwater?
Illilanga wrote:
   10 Apr 2019
The stick was sitting in the water on the surface. I then pulled it up to take some of the photos.
donhe wrote:
   11 Apr 2019
What is the black thing in image 4?
Is that another caterpillar?
donhe wrote:
   11 Apr 2019
Any chance of going back, and taking it, or another like it, into protective custody for rearing to get an adult moth, photographing that, then taking that back for release where you found it?
Illilanga wrote:
   11 Apr 2019
The black thing is a stonefly nymph (I think). I am hoping Kim or Roger can help ID it. It was trying to attack the caterpillar, coming from below the surface of the water. Unidentified on 12 Aug 2018
Illilanga wrote:
   11 Apr 2019
The sighting is from August last year but as it was in our creek line, if I see another one, I'll capture it and raise it in our now empty terrarium. Any idea what food they would need?
donhe wrote:
   11 Apr 2019
You could pick a few bits from where you get the beastie, or try plants you get at aquarium shops,
Was it in still or flowing water? If it was flowing, you might need to aerate the water.

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  • 12 Aug 2018 02:41 PM Recorded on
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