A Scale Moth at Molonglo Valley, ACT
Identification history
| Mataeomera (genus) | 4 Jan 2019 | michaelb |
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3 comments
michaelb
wrote:
4 Jan 2019
Hi Jenny
I've added this sighting in your name, using your photo from the Eriococcus coriaceus sighting (4176686). My intention is to illustrate this genus. Thanks for this discovery.
I've added this sighting in your name, using your photo from the Eriococcus coriaceus sighting (4176686). My intention is to illustrate this genus. Thanks for this discovery.
galah681
wrote:
4 Jan 2019
Thanks for all the information. I thought it was just some damage on the tree caused by the scale. I was going to spray the scale with white oil next week, but now I will check the tree carefully to see if there are any more of these or the caterpillars or moths. Is the red lump the chrysalis or the egg case? I think there might be a hole in the base, so it has probably been vacated.
michaelb
wrote:
4 Jan 2019
It is a protective case for the larvae. Mine was crawling around slowly tho the rest of its body was hidden. An interesting example:
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/acon/coccophaga.html
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/acon/coccophaga.html
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.066094-35.285056
- Maps Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park
- Places Molonglo Valley, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 - 3 Abundance
- 20 Dec 2018 10:12 AM Recorded on
- galah681 Recorded by
Additional information
- Eucalyptus sp. Associated plant
Species information
- Mataeomera (genus) Scientific name
- A Scale Moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-Invasive
- Up to 658.56m Recorded at altitude
- Machine learning
- External link More information
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Synonyms
Catoblemma sp. (genus)
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