Chelepteryx collesi

White-stemmed Gum Moth at Hughes, ACT

Chelepteryx collesi at Hughes, ACT - 25 Jun 2018
Chelepteryx collesi at Hughes, ACT - 25 Jun 2018
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Chelepteryx collesi 25 Jun 2018 donhe
Chelepteryx collesi 25 Jun 2018 JackyF

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large hairy cocoon about 8-10mm, too high to reach, looked as if hairs would be irritating to touch, is this a white stemmed gum moth?

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 25 Jun 2018 01:45 PM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

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  • leaves too high up to be sure, looked like a yellow box? Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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