Conoeca guildingi

A case moth at Higgins, ACT

Conoeca guildingi at Higgins, ACT - 14 Sep 2021
Conoeca guildingi at Higgins, ACT - 14 Sep 2021
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Conoeca guildingi 14 Sep 2021 donhe
Conoeca guildingi 14 Sep 2021 AlisonMilton

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I find it odd that I haven't noticed this moth in previous years but am now finding multiple sightings of it.

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donhe wrote:
   14 Sep 2021
It does seem a bit long and thin compared with the Scotts' drawing of Conoeca guildingi. It would be really good to get an adult to confirm this type of case.

The 2nd order difference equations relating the populations of a species to its prey and predator populations are extraordinary in predicting chaotic solutions, depending on the parameters, some showing long periods of low population with irregular spikes in numbers.

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Pararguda nasuta (Wattle Snout Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Scullin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Scullin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Neuroptera (order) (Unidentified lacewing) at Scullin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Leistomorpha brontoscopa (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Heteronyx dimidiatus (Dimidiatus scarab beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Scullin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Scullin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Scullin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Scullin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Scullin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Scullin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Scullin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Scullin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Lehtinelagia prasina (Leek-green flower spider) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Isopeda or Isopedella sp. (genus) (Huntsman) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Servaea villosa (Shaggy-velvet Servaea) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Lemidia subaenea (Clerid beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Aug 2021 by AlisonMilton
Geastrum tenuipes (An earthstar) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Aug 2021 by AlisonMilton
Geometridae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified IMMATURE Geometer moths) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Aug 2021 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Aug 2021 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Aug 2021 by AlisonMilton
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Jul 2021 by AlisonMilton
Leratiomyces ceres (Leratiomyces ceres) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jul 2021 by AlisonMilton
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by AlisonMilton
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Apr 2021 by AlisonMilton
Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by AlisonMilton
Pararguda nasuta (Wattle Snout Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Pararguda nasuta (Wattle Snout Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Coleocoptus senio (Longhorn or longicorn beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Monolepta sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Gotra sp. (genus) (Unidentified Gotra ichneumon wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Pseudoperga sp. (genus) (Sawfly, Spitfire) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Euryopis umbilicata (Striped tick spider) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Pterohelaeus piceus (Pie-dish beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Clynotis severus (Stern Jumping Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Isomoralla eriscota (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Dissomorphia australiaria (Dissomorphia australiaria) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Stenoptilodes taprobanes (Plume Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna gloriosa (Glorious eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Leptocneria reducta (White cedar moth) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Prasinocyma semicrocea (Common Gum Emerald moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Pteromalidae (family) (Pteromalid wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Coccinellidae (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Pterohelaeus piceus (Pie-dish beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by Alison Milton
Monolepta froggatti (Leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Sphaerophoria sp. (genus) (A hoverfly) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper Moth) at Scullin, ACT - 28 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Megachile (Hackeriapis) oblonga (A Megachild bee) at Scullin, ACT - 28 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Tropis sp. (genus) (Longhorn or longicorn beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 28 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Oenochroma vinaria (Pink-bellied Moth, Hakea Wine Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Aporocera (Aporocera) haematodes (A case bearing leaf beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Anonychomyrma sp. (genus) (Black Cocktail Ant) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Eurymelinae (subfamily) (Unidentified eurymeline leafhopper) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Aporocera (Aporocera) jocosa (Leaf beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Euryopis splendens (Splendid tick spider) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Geometridae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified IMMATURE Geometer moths) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 14 Sep 2021 11:52 AM Recorded on
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  • Eucalyptus Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour

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