Mataeomera (genus)

A Scale Moth at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Mataeomera (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Dec 2018
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Mataeomera (genus) 4 Jan 2019 michaelb

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3 comments

michaelb wrote:
   4 Jan 2019
Hi Jenny
I've added this sighting in your name, using your photo from the Eriococcus coriaceus sighting (4176686). My intention is to illustrate this genus. Thanks for this discovery.
galah681 wrote:
   4 Jan 2019
Thanks for all the information. I thought it was just some damage on the tree caused by the scale. I was going to spray the scale with white oil next week, but now I will check the tree carefully to see if there are any more of these or the caterpillars or moths. Is the red lump the chrysalis or the egg case? I think there might be a hole in the base, so it has probably been vacated.
michaelb wrote:
   4 Jan 2019
It is a protective case for the larvae. Mine was crawling around slowly tho the rest of its body was hidden. An interesting example:
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/acon/coccophaga.html

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 20 Dec 2018 10:12 AM Recorded on
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Additional information

  • Eucalyptus sp. Associated plant

Species information

  • Mataeomera (genus) Scientific name
  • A Scale Moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 658.56m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Catoblemma sp. (genus)

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