Wedge moth at Acton, ACT
Identification history
| Capusa (genus) | 3 Feb 2019 | donhe | ||
| Capusa (genus) | 3 Feb 2019 | ibaird | ||
| Unverified | 3 Feb 2019 | TimL |
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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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Location information
- Coordinates 149.107355-35.275287
- Maps ANBG
- Places Acton, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 31 Jan 2019 01:30 PM Recorded on
- TimL Recorded by
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Insects Geometer moths (Geometridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) TimL Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Capusa (genus)
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
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Record quality
- Images or audio
- More than one media file
- Verified by an expert moderator
- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
- GPS evidence of location
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