Utetheisa (genus)

A tiger moth at Hughes, ACT

Utetheisa (genus) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2020
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Identification history

Utetheisa (genus) 29 Dec 2020 ibaird
Utetheisa (genus) 29 Dec 2020 donhe
Utetheisa pulchelloides 28 Dec 2020 JackyF

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Sorry I could not get a closer photo

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donhe wrote:
   29 Dec 2020
Proximity is not the problem. Getting a view that shows the markings at the forewing tornus is important for distinguishing the Utetheisa species.
JackyF wrote:
   29 Dec 2020
Thanks.

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Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Oct 2023 by LisaH
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Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by LisaH
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Megastigmus sp. (genus) (Parasitic wasp) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by LisaH
Phauloplana illuta (A concealer moth) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by LisaH
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Dodonaea viscosa subsp. spatulata (Broad-leaved Hop Bush) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Jul 2021 by AlisonMilton
Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jul 2021 by LisaH
Acacia howittii (Sticky Wattle) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Jun 2021 by KL
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by JackyF
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Elaphodes cervinus (Leaf beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Oncocoris sp. (genus) (A stink bug) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Jan 2021 by LisaH
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Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Scaptia sp. (genus) (March fly) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Porrostoma sp. (genus) (Lycid, Net-winged beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Bursaria spinosa subsp. lasiophylla (Australian Blackthorn) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF
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Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Nov 2020 by TomT
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Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Nov 2020 by KL
Storosa obscura (Dark Storosa) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by Tapirlord
Acaena x ovina (Sheep's Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Eriococcidae sp. (family) (Unidentified felted scale) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Eurymelinae (subfamily) (Unidentified eurymeline leafhopper) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Lentinus arcularius (Fringed Polypore) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Wahlenbergia multicaulis (Tadgell's Bluebell) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Cotula australis (Common Cotula, Carrot Weed) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum (Jersey Cudweed) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by LisaH
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by LisaH
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Daviesia mimosoides (Bitter Pea) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by TomT
Erodium botrys (Long Storksbill) at Hughes, ACT - 19 Sep 2020 by LisaH
Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Euchiton involucratus (Star Cudweed) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Lomandra filiformis (Wattle Mat-rush) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by KL
Lomandra bracteata (Small Matrush) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Veronica persica (Creeping Speedwell) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Lomandra bracteata (Small Matrush) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Verbascum virgatum (Green Mullein) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Crassula sieberiana (Austral Stonecrop) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Jul 2020 by Ct1000
Gymnopilus junonius (Spectauclar Rustgill) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Jun 2020 by JackyF
Oxalis sp. (Wood Sorrel) at Hughes, ACT - 30 May 2020 by TomT
Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Hughes, ACT - 28 May 2020 by JackyF
Chlorophyllum/Macrolepiota sp. at Hughes, ACT - 23 May 2020 by LisaH
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Hughes, ACT - 2 May 2020 by JackyF
Cheilanthes sieberi (Rock Fern) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Ectropis excursaria (Common Bark Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by LisaH
Chlorophyllum/Macrolepiota sp. at Deakin, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by LisaH
Amanita sp. (Amanita sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by JackyF

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Sighting information

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  • 28 Dec 2020 12:19 PM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

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  • Senecio Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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