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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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
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Jul 2019 by AlisonMilton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Jul 2019 by AlisonMilton
Anthomyia punctipennis at Higgins, ACT - 7 Jul 2019 by AlisonMilton
Tephritidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Fruit or Seed fly) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jul 2019 by AlisonMilton
Chlenias banksiaria group (A Geometer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 25 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Higgins, ACT - 25 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Celaenia calotoides (Bird-dropping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 2 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 2 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 1 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Apr 2019 by Alison Milton
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Apr 2019 by Alison Milton
Celaenia excavata (Bird-dropping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Leptocoris mitellatus (Leptocoris bug) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Leptocoris mitellatus (Leptocoris bug) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Caedicia sp. (genus) (Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Elaphodes cervinus (Leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 2 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Pterohelaeus striatopunctatus (Darkling beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Pterohelaeus piceus (Pie-dish beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Chlorotachina sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Chelepteryx collesi (White-stemmed Gum Moth) at Scullin, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Scullin, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Scullin, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Caedicia sp. (genus) (Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Chrysodeixis (genus) (Green looper) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Isodontia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Grass-carrying wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Melolonthinae sp. (subfamily) (Cockchafer) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jan 2019 by AlisonMilton
Anoplognathus pallidicollis (Cashew beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jan 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cryphaea xylina (Woodland Geometrid) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jan 2019 by AlisonMilton
Psilogramma casuarinae (Privet Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Sophta concavata (Varied Hookwing) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Epidesmia hypenaria (Long-nosed Epidesmia) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Lehtinelagia sp. (genus) (Flower Spider or Crab Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Maratus griseus (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by AlisonMilton
Maratus scutulatus (A jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Nov 2018 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Nov 2018 by AlisonMilton
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Agrotis porphyricollis (Variable Cutworm) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Dolichopodidae (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Oecophoridae (family) (Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Sep 2018 by Alison Milton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Sep 2018 by Alison Milton
Clubiona sp. (genus) (Unidentified Stout Sac Spider) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Paropsisterna octosignata (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Platybrachys sp. (genus) (A gum hopper) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Clania ignobilis (Faggot Case Moth) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Chalcopteroides spectabilis (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by AlisonMilton
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Higgins, ACT - 1 May 2018 by Alison Milton
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Apr 2018 by Alison Milton
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Apr 2018 by Alison Milton
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Apr 2018 by Alison Milton
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2018 by Alison Milton
Syneora hemeropa (Ring-tipped Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Aeolochroma metarhodata (Tea-tree Emerald) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Bombyliidae (family) (Unidentified Bee fly) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 14 Sep 2021 11:52 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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