Melanodes anthracitaria

1 Black Geometrid at Theodore, ACT

Melanodes anthracitaria at Theodore, ACT - 25 Mar 2020
Melanodes anthracitaria at Theodore, ACT - 25 Mar 2020
Melanodes anthracitaria at Theodore, ACT - 25 Mar 2020
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Melanodes anthracitaria 27 Mar 2020 donhe
Melanodes anthracitaria 26 Mar 2020 owenh

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owenh wrote:
   27 Mar 2020
Suggesting M. anthracitaria based solely upon similarity to the 'green form' larva as per 'Flying Colours' by Pat and Mike Coupar. Have been unsuccessful in locating any images/information re an 'orange form' larva however.
donhe wrote:
   27 Mar 2020
Try http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/naco/anthracitaria.html
donhe wrote:
   27 Mar 2020
Meanwhile of course: the proof is in the rearing.
What was it eating?
   27 Mar 2020
The plant looks like Leucopogon attenuatus.
owenh wrote:
   27 Mar 2020
No signs of feeding on the L. attenuatus but a bit of silk around. The plant is under a large Eucalyptus nortonii. Permits are required to collect flora/fauna from Nature Reserves. Michael: Thank you for the plant id. Will update.

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  • Leucopogon attenuatus Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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