Apina callisto

Pasture Day Moth at Yass River, NSW

Apina callisto at Yass River, NSW - 19 Sep 2021
Apina callisto at Yass River, NSW - 19 Sep 2021
Apina callisto at Yass River, NSW - 19 Sep 2021
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Identification history

Apina callisto 29 Sep 2021 SuziBond
Unidentified 29 Sep 2021 JonLewis

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Large caterpillar on short Themeda & Rhytidosperma grass sward. One photo shows underside.

2 comments

JonLewis wrote:
   29 Sep 2021
Thanks Suzi! The moths are quite common here, but I'm surprised at the size of the caterpillar.
SuziBond wrote:
   30 Sep 2021
No worries. Yes they can get quite large.

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  • Themeda, Rhytidosperma Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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