Anestia (genus)

A tiger moth at Acton, ACT

Anestia (genus) at Acton, ACT - 27 Mar 2019
Anestia (genus) at Acton, ACT - 27 Mar 2019
Anestia (genus) at Acton, ACT - 27 Mar 2019
Anestia (genus) at Acton, ACT - 27 Mar 2019
Anestia (genus) at Acton, ACT - 27 Mar 2019
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Identification history

Anestia (genus) 30 Mar 2019 ibaird
Anestia (genus) 30 Mar 2019 TimL

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A follow-up sighting to 4204211 and 4204137 at ANBG Section 27. The tiny wingless female Tiger Moth is seen facing downwards and guarding the developing eggs. Development within the eggs is quite obvious when the images are compared across the sightings.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 27 Mar 2019 02:26 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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