Phalaenoides tristifica

Willow-herb Day-moth at Michelago, NSW

Phalaenoides tristifica at Michelago, NSW - 25 Nov 2018
Phalaenoides tristifica at Michelago, NSW - 25 Nov 2018
Phalaenoides tristifica at Michelago, NSW - 25 Nov 2018
Phalaenoides tristifica at Michelago, NSW - 25 Nov 2018
Phalaenoides tristifica at Michelago, NSW - 25 Nov 2018
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Identification history

Phalaenoides tristifica 3 Dec 2018 donhe
Phalaenoides tristifica 2 Dec 2018 Illilanga

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Private property. No public access without permission. Various sized caterpillars. The first photo shows a really tiny one with a larger one.

4 comments

donhe wrote:
   3 Dec 2018
What was it feeding on?
Illilanga wrote:
   3 Dec 2018
That's a very good question! I'll post some photos for an ID.
Illilanga wrote:
   4 Dec 2018
Epilobium sp. see Other Wildflower Epilobium sp. (A Willow Herb) on 3 Dec 2018
donhe wrote:
   5 Dec 2018
That is gratifying: the common name for the moth is
Willow-herb Day-moth.

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 25 Nov 2018 10:36 AM Recorded on
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