Acyphas semiochrea

1 Omnivorous Tussock Moth at Mongarlowe, NSW

Acyphas semiochrea at Mongarlowe, NSW - 13 Mar 2019
Acyphas semiochrea at Mongarlowe, NSW - 13 Mar 2019
Acyphas semiochrea at Mongarlowe, NSW - 13 Mar 2019
Acyphas semiochrea at Mongarlowe, NSW - 13 Mar 2019
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Identification history

Acyphas semiochrea 30 Mar 2019 donhe
Acyphas semiochrea 30 Mar 2019 ibaird
Acrapex exsanguis 30 Mar 2019 AndyRussell

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3 comments

donhe wrote:
   31 Mar 2019
or A. chionitis or A. leptotypa or Euproctis euthysana ?
ibaird wrote:
   31 Mar 2019
I suggested A. semichroa becoause the the third and fourth images show black on the outer forewing similar to a strongly marked male A. semichroa. I have looked at the others you suggest and they seem to lack any such black markings. I understood A. leptotypa was a N. Qld species.
donhe wrote:
   31 Mar 2019
Good one: Ian.

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  • Daviesia mimosoides Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour

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