Araujia sericifera

Moth Plant at Acton, ACT

Araujia sericifera at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2021
Araujia sericifera at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2021
Araujia sericifera at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2021
Araujia sericifera at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2021
Araujia sericifera at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2021
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Identification history

Araujia sericifera 29 Nov 2021 Tapirlord
Araujia sericifera 29 Nov 2021 NedJohnston

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Significant sighting

Tapirlord noted:

29 Nov 2021

Eradication target in the ACT, this is a new and significant infestation

User's notes

Large infestation covering two yucca trees in front of a large black building (possibly student accomodation?). Hopefully this can be removed as soon as possible.

2 comments

Tapirlord wrote:
   29 Nov 2021
Thanks for checking these ones out for me Ned, looks like a nasty infestation.
   30 Nov 2021
thanks Ned - I will contact teh ANU about this one

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  • 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height

Species information

  • Araujia sericifera Scientific name
  • Moth Plant Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Noxious or High Risk Weed or Pest
  • Up to 762.57m Recorded at altitude
  • 87 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower

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