Pararguda nasuta
Wattle Snout Moth at Higgins, ACT
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| Pararguda nasuta | donhe | 5 Oct 2021 | |
| Pararguda nasuta | AlisonMilton | 4 Oct 2021 |
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4 comments
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.
5 Oct 2021
I have it in protective custody. It didn't like the leaves I gave it so has immediately pupated.
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.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.029808-35.238238
- Altitude 618.5m
- Places Higgins, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 16 Sep 2021 11:19 AM Recorded on
- AlisonMilton Recorded by
- Acacia Associated plant
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
- Larvae Breeding behaviour
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- AlisonMilton Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Pararguda nasuta Other moths Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Pararguda nasuta Scientific name
- Wattle Snout Moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1523.04m Recorded at altitude
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