Nyctemera amicus

Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth at Paddys River, ACT

Nyctemera amicus at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Apr 2019
Nyctemera amicus at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Apr 2019
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Identification history

Nyctemera amicus 9 Aug 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Nyctemera amicus 9 Aug 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 20 Apr 2019 JaneR

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five caterpillars on different plants (but same species) within a small area next to Gibraltar Creek

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   10 Aug 2019
2nd photo shows "horn like" hair groups pointing forward of the head. While it is feeding on a Senecio

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 20 Apr 2019 02:54 PM Recorded on
  • JaneR Recorded by

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  • Asteraceae Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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