Acyphas semiochrea

1 Omnivorous Tussock Moth at Acton, ACT

Acyphas semiochrea at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019
Acyphas semiochrea at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019
Acyphas semiochrea at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019
Acyphas semiochrea at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019
Acyphas semiochrea at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019
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Identification history

Acyphas semiochrea 24 Feb 2019 ibaird
Acyphas semiochrea 3 Feb 2019 donhe
Unidentified 3 Feb 2019 TimL

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Not sure if this is will be a moth or butterfly. It was very placid when sighted, not moving or feeding.

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donhe wrote:
   4 Feb 2019
The photos of Acyphas semiochrea larvae that I have seen did not have knobs on the ends of the head hair pencils like this specimen has, but this could just be a different instar, or it could be a different species.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 31 Jan 2019 01:49 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • Acacia longifolia var. sophorae hybrid, family mimosaceae. A62071.3 ANBG Section 2. Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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