Chelepteryx collesi

White-stemmed Gum Moth at Hughes, ACT

Chelepteryx collesi at Hughes, ACT - 31 Dec 2017
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Identification history

Chelepteryx collesi 1 Jan 2018 ruthkerruish

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Spines on larvae and cocoons stick into flesh and cause rashes.

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Sighting information

  • 2 Abundance
  • 31 Dec 2017 12:00 AM Recorded on
  • ruthkerruish Recorded by

Additional information

  • Eucalyptus sp. Associated plant
  • 50mm or larger Animal size
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour
  • Unknown Gender

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