Amata (genus)

1 Handmaiden Moth at O'Connor, ACT

Amata (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 13 Feb 2021
Amata (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 13 Feb 2021
Amata (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 13 Feb 2021
Amata (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 13 Feb 2021
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Identification history

Amata (genus) 14 Feb 2021 GlennCocking
Amata (genus) 14 Feb 2021 ibaird
Unidentified 14 Feb 2021 ConBoekel

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The moth was feeding on the flowers of the Cassinia. It is the largest individual of the 'tiger moth' types in Dryandra Street Woodland.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 13 Feb 2021 03:00 PM Recorded on
  • ConBoekel Recorded by

Additional information

  • Cassinia longifolia Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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