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Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae)
Sighting 3385050

Leptocneria reducta

White Cedar Moth at Higgins, ACT

Leptocneria reducta at Higgins, ACT - 23 Sep 2017 11:53 AM
Leptocneria reducta at Higgins, ACT - 23 Sep 2017 11:53 AM
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Leptocneria reducta 26 Nov 2017 KimPullen
Leptocneria reducta 26 Nov 2017 KimPullen
Unverified 25 Nov 2017 MichaelMulvaney
Unverified 14 Nov 2017 AlisonMilton

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8 comments

donhe wrote:
   15 Nov 2017
The red dorsal glands on abdominal segments six and seven suggest Lymantriidae,
but it is unlike any in http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/lyma/lyma-cats.html
How long is it?
Do you have it in captivity Alison, to rear to an adult moth?
AlisonMilton wrote:
   15 Nov 2017
No sorry. The photo was taken back in September on the gum tree in my front yard.
donhe wrote:
   15 Nov 2017
Only 20% of the named Australian moths have known larvae, so most caterpillars can only be identified by rearing them to the adult moth.Amateurs can make a real difference in this regard.
AlisonMilton wrote:
   15 Nov 2017
Thanks
KimPullen wrote:
   27 Nov 2017
Alison, is there a White cedar tree nearby?
AlisonMilton wrote:
   27 Nov 2017
Yes, I do have a White Cedar tree nearby.
KimPullen wrote:
   27 Nov 2017
In that case I'll confirm it as White cedar moth.
AlisonMilton wrote:
   27 Nov 2017
Thanks. I actually don't usually see the White Cedar moth caterpillars around this late in the year.

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