Acentropinae sp. (subfamily)
An aquatic moth at Michelago, NSW
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| Acentropinae sp. (subfamily) | donhe | 10 Apr 2019 | |
| Acentropinae sp. (subfamily) | Illilanga | 10 Apr 2019 |
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7 comments
10 Apr 2019
The stick was sitting in the water on the surface. I then pulled it up to take some of the photos.
11 Apr 2019
Any chance of going back, and taking it, or another like it, into protective custody for rearing to get an adult moth, photographing that, then taking that back for release where you found it?
11 Apr 2019
The black thing is a stonefly nymph (I think). I am hoping Kim or Roger can help ID it. It was trying to attack the caterpillar, coming from below the surface of the water. Unidentified on 12 Aug 2018
11 Apr 2019
The sighting is from August last year but as it was in our creek line, if I see another one, I'll capture it and raise it in our now empty terrarium. Any idea what food they would need?
11 Apr 2019
You could pick a few bits from where you get the beastie, or try plants you get at aquarium shops,
Was it in still or flowing water? If it was flowing, you might need to aerate the water.
Was it in still or flowing water? If it was flowing, you might need to aerate the water.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.153672-35.779922
- Altitude 751.1m
- Maps Illilanga & Baroona
- Places Michelago, NSW
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 12 Aug 2018 02:41 PM Recorded on
- Illilanga Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
Collections
- Illilanga Completed Illilanga NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Pyralid or Snout Moths (Pyralidae & Crambidae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects Acentropinae sp. (subfamily)
Species information
- Acentropinae sp. (subfamily) Scientific name
- An aquatic moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- 540.3m to 751.1m Recorded at altitude
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