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Capusa sp. (genus)

Wedge moth at ANBG

Capusa sp. (genus) at ANBG - 1 Feb 2019

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Capusa sp. (genus) at ANBG - 1 Feb 2019

Capusa sp. (genus) at ANBG - 1 Feb 2019

Capusa sp. (genus) at ANBG - 1 Feb 2019

Capusa sp. (genus) at ANBG - 1 Feb 2019

Capusa sp. (genus) at ANBG - 1 Feb 2019

Capusa sp. (genus) at ANBG - 1 Feb 2019

Capusa sp. (genus) at ANBG - 1 Feb 2019

Capusa sp. (genus) at ANBG - 1 Feb 2019

Capusa sp. (genus) at ANBG - 1 Feb 2019

Identification history

Capusa sp. (genus)	3 Feb 2019	donhe
Capusa sp. (genus)	3 Feb 2019	ibaird
Unidentified	3 Feb 2019	Tim L

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Author's notes

The caterpillar took up this circular pose when disturbed. The final image shows its underside. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting.

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Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at ANBG - 24 Oct 2019 by Tim L

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Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at ANBG - 20 Sep 2019 by Tim L

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Salticidae (family) (Unidentified Jumping spider) at ANBG - 13 Sep 2019 by Tim L

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Acanthosomatidae (family) (Unidentified acanthosomatid shield bug) at ANBG - 6 Sep 2019 by Tim L

Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at ANBG - 5 Sep 2019 by HelenCross

Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified bark louse) at ANBG - 3 Sep 2019 by Tim L

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Philobota sp near arabella (A concealer moth) at ANBG - 26 Aug 2019 by Tim L

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Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at ANBG - 11 May 2019 by Tim L

Araneus sp. (genus) (Orb weaver) at ANBG - 7 May 2019 by Tim L

Salticidae (family) (Unidentified Jumping spider) at ANBG - 2 May 2019 by Tim L

Eriophora transmarina (Garden orb weaver) at ANBG - 24 Apr 2019 by Tim L

Location information

Coordinates 149.107355-35.275287
Maps ANBG
Places Acton, ACT

Species information

Not Sensitive
Local Native
Non-Invasive

Sighting information

1 Abundance
Eucalyptus langleyi. C881650.1. Jan 2016. NSC. ANBG Section 300. Associated plant
25mm to 50mm Animal size
31 Jan 2019 Recorded on
Tim L Recorded by

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