Nyctemera amicus
Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth at Watson, ACT
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| Nyctemera amicus | donhe | 10 Dec 2021 | |
| Nyctemera amicus | ibaird | 9 Dec 2021 | |
| Unverified | MPW | 9 Dec 2021 |
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Magpie Moth Hairy Black Caterpillars, about 4cm long, with Yellow stripes, Feeding on Fireweed leaves / stems. Yellowbox grassy woodland, semi shaded location
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.171685-35.223993
- Places Watson, ACT
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- 6 Dec 2021 12:15 PM Recorded on
- MPW Recorded by
- "Fireweed" Senecio sp Associated plant
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
- Unknown Gender
- Larvae Breeding behaviour
Collections
- MPW Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Nyctemera amicus Tiger moths (Arctiinae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Nyctemera amicus Scientific name
- Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1813.54m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Nyctemera amica
Record quality
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5 / 7
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