Heliothis punctifera

1 Lesser Budworm at Hughes, ACT

Heliothis punctifera at Hughes, ACT - 23 Nov 2019 12:35 PM
Heliothis punctifera at Hughes, ACT - 23 Nov 2019 12:35 PM
Heliothis punctifera at Hughes, ACT - 23 Nov 2019 12:35 PM
Heliothis punctifera at Hughes, ACT - 23 Nov 2019 12:35 PM
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Heliothis punctifera 24 Nov 2019 donhe
Heliothis punctifera 23 Nov 2019 ibaird
Unverified 23 Nov 2019 LisaH

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Stunning, especially when the sun glance off its wings. But also well hidden.

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ibaird wrote:
   24 Nov 2019
An extremely widespread and potentially significant agricultural pest occurring throughout Australia, see ALA distribution map. It can occur in very large numbers. Its surprising we have not recorded it before.

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