Mythimna (Pseudaletia) convecta

Common Armyworm at Dunlop, ACT

Mythimna (Pseudaletia) convecta at Dunlop, ACT - 17 Feb 2020
Mythimna (Pseudaletia) convecta at Dunlop, ACT - 17 Feb 2020
Mythimna (Pseudaletia) convecta at Dunlop, ACT - 17 Feb 2020
Mythimna (Pseudaletia) convecta at Dunlop, ACT - 17 Feb 2020
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Identification history

Mythimna (Pseudaletia) convecta 26 Feb 2020 donhe
Mythimna (Pseudaletia) convecta 26 Feb 2020 ibaird
Unidentified 26 Feb 2020 CathB

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This moth was actively flying when first spotted, but soon after landing was attacked by large numbers of ants.

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Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2021 by CathB
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Rhinaria sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinaria weevil) at Holt, ACT - 23 Jan 2021 by CathB

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 17 Feb 2020 05:02 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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