Nyctemera amicus

Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth at O'Connor, ACT

Nyctemera amicus at O'Connor, ACT - 24 Apr 2021
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Nyctemera amicus 25 Apr 2021 donhe
Nyctemera amicus 25 Apr 2021 ConBoekel

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There are still one or two of these in Dryandra Street Woodland responding to disturbance by flying energetically once the day warms up a bit. The pattern is that they are on the ground when disturbed and then fly off, landing two-three meters high on tree trunks.

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  • 24 Apr 2021 01:08 PM Recorded on
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