Nyctemera amicus

2 Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth at Stromlo, ACT

Nyctemera amicus at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Jan 2022
Nyctemera amicus at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Jan 2022
Nyctemera amicus at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Jan 2022
Nyctemera amicus at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Jan 2022
Nyctemera amicus at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Jan 2022
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Identification history

Nyctemera amicus 4 Jan 2022 donhe
Nyctemera amicus 4 Jan 2022 HelenCross

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I do have this one in captivity but can release it if not required to rear to mothhood 24 January 2022 - added photos of the moth that emerged from the cocoon

4 comments

donhe wrote:
   4 Jan 2022
There is a chance it is another Nyctemera species. The adult will be interesting.
HelenCross wrote:
   4 Jan 2022
OK, thanks Don
HelenCross wrote:
   24 Jan 2022
I've added photos of the moth that has emerged from the cocoon
donhe wrote:
   25 Jan 2022
Terrific. Thanks.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 24 Jan 2022 10:53 PM Recorded on
  • HelenCross Recorded by

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  • Senecio Associated plant
  • 50mm or larger Animal size
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour

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