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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Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Philobota pilipes (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Portacosa cinerea (Grey wolf spider) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Spathulina acroleuca (A seed fly) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Oct 2020 by Alison Milton
Poecilasthena thalassias (Sea-blue Delicate) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Arhodia lasiocamparia (Pink Arhodia) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Metura elongatus (Saunders' case moth) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Entomophthora sp. (genus) (Puppeteer Fungus) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by Alison Milton
Sepsidae (family) (Ant fly) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Pterohelaeus striatopunctatus (Darkling beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Theseus modestus (Gum tree shield bug) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Chalcopteroides spectabilis (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Scullin, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Scullin, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Aug 2020 by AlisonMilton
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Aug 2020 by Alison Milton
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Jul 2020 by Alison Milton
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jul 2020 by Alison Milton
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jul 2020 by Alison Milton
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by Alison Milton
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Jun 2020 by Alison Milton
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Jun 2020 by Alison Milton
Maratus griseus (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Apr 2020 by AlisonMilton
Maratus griseus (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Apr 2020 by AlisonMilton
Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Apr 2020 by AlisonMilton
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Apr 2020 by AlisonMilton
Fergusonina sp. (genus) (A gallfly) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Apr 2020 by AlisonMilton
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by AlisonMilton
Marasmius oreades (Fairy-ring Champignon) at Scullin, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Scullin, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by AlisonMilton
Deliochus sp. (genus) (A leaf curling spider) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Dasygaster padockina (Tasmanian Cutworm) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Chondropyga dorsalis (Cowboy beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Mandalotus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Mandalotus weevil) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Feb 2020 by AlisonMilton
Arhodia lasiocamparia (Pink Arhodia) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Jan 2020 by AlisonMilton
Antitrogus morbillosus (Tableland pasture scarab) at Scullin, ACT - 29 Jan 2020 by AlisonMilton
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Jan 2020 by AlisonMilton
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton
Platybrachys decemmacula (Green-faced gum hopper) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jan 2020 by AlisonMilton
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2020 by AlisonMilton
Lepidoptera unclassified ADULT moth (Unidentified - Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2020 by AlisonMilton
Melanacanthus scutellaris (Small brown bean bug) at Scullin, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Lepidoscia (genus) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Scullin, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Paralastor sp. (genus) (Potter Wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Crabroninae (subfamily) (Unidentified solitary wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Oecophoridae (family) (Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Heoclisis fundata (Antlion lacewing) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Liparetrus sp. (genus) (Chafer beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 12 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Pogonortalis doclea (Boatman fly) at Scullin, ACT - 10 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Oecophoridae (family) (Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth) at Scullin, ACT - 10 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Lepidoscia (genus) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Titinia tenuis (Titinia weevil) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Rosopaella cuprea (A leafhopper) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Glycaspis sp. (genus) (Unidentified sugary lerp) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Rhytidoponera metallica (Greenhead ant) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Polyrhachis phryne (A spiny ant) at Scullin, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by AlisonMilton
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by AlisonMilton
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by Alison Milton
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by Alison Milton
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by Alison Milton
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Sep 2019 by Alison Milton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Scullin, ACT - 6 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Scullin, ACT - 6 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Noctuidae unclassified IMMATURE moth (Immature Noctuidae Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton

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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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