Insects
Moths (Lepidoptera)
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Sighting 4397101

Pararguda nasuta

Wattle Snout Moth at Higgins, ACT

Pararguda nasuta at Higgins, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 11:19 AM
Pararguda nasuta at Higgins, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 11:19 AM
Pararguda nasuta at Higgins, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 11:19 AM
Pararguda nasuta at Higgins, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 11:19 AM
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Pararguda nasuta 5 Oct 2021 donhe
Pararguda nasuta 4 Oct 2021 AlisonMilton

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4 comments

donhe wrote:
   5 Oct 2021
These photos are consistent with other photos of the caterpillar of Pararguda nasuta, but we only have photos of the caterpillars of 3 of the 12 named Australian species in this genus. It would be good to rear it to an adult to see if maybe it is one of the other 9.
AlisonMilton wrote:
   5 Oct 2021
I have it in protective custody. It didn't like the leaves I gave it so has immediately pupated.
donhe wrote:
   6 Oct 2021
Excellent. Thanks. Did it have the distinctive black spots underneath?
AlisonMilton wrote:
   9 Oct 2021
Don, My mistake. I was a bit confused with the different sightings. This caterpillar was on a tree in my front yard. I think the birds got it before I could take it into custody. Was waiting for better weather to take better photos. However, this same caterpillar has been on this tree last year.

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour

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