Hyalarcta nigrescens

Ribbed Case Moth at Fyshwick, ACT

Hyalarcta nigrescens at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Feb 2021
Hyalarcta nigrescens at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Feb 2021
Hyalarcta nigrescens at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Feb 2021
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Identification history

Hyalarcta nigrescens 15 Feb 2021 ibaird
Hyalarcta nigrescens 15 Feb 2021 donhe
Unidentified 15 Feb 2021 AlisonMilton

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At least 100; the tree was covered in them. Though still only small I collected one and photos 1 & 2 show the caterpillar emerging at home.

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 10 Feb 2021 11:15 AM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

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  • Eucalyptus Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour

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