Capusa (genus)

Wedge moth at Acton, ACT

Capusa (genus) at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019
Capusa (genus) at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019
Capusa (genus) at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019
Capusa (genus) at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019
Capusa (genus) at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019
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Identification history

Capusa (genus) 3 Feb 2019 donhe
Capusa (genus) 3 Feb 2019 ibaird
Unidentified 3 Feb 2019 TimL

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User's notes

The caterpillar took up this circular pose when disturbed. The final image shows its underside. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting.

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • Eucalyptus langleyi. C881650.1. Jan 2016. NSC. ANBG Section 300. Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

Species information

  • Capusa (genus) Scientific name
  • Wedge moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 682.72m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
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  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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