Chelepteryx collesi

White-stemmed Gum Moth at Cook, ACT

Chelepteryx collesi at Cook, ACT - 22 Jan 2011
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Identification history

Chelepteryx collesi 20 Aug 2021 donhe
Chelepteryx collesi 19 Aug 2021 ibaird
Unidentified 19 Aug 2021 johnpugh

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Older photo but I happen to be working on Theater sets at the Cook Community Hub so had a handy tape measure to show how big the caterpillar can get. Believed to be Chelepteryx Collesi or the caterpillar of the White-stemmed Gum Moth. Luckily I was warned not to touch it.

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  • Found in a doorway away from any plant Associated plant
  • None Associated Insect
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender

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