Ardices curvata

Crimson Tiger Moth at O'Connor, ACT

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Ardices curvata ibaird 29 Sep 2017

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Attracted to UV light.

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   29 Sep 2017
This moth has bright crimson hindwings, not visible here. Host plants include Geranium sp.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 28 Sep 2017 11:40 PM Recorded on
  • ibaird Recorded by
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Male Gender

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Species information

  • Ardices curvata Scientific name
  • Crimson Tiger Moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 5280.5m Recorded at altitude
  • Synonyms

    Spilosoma curvata

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