Mnesampela privata

Autumn Gum Moth at Amaroo, ACT

Mnesampela privata at Amaroo, ACT - 14 Mar 2022
Mnesampela privata at Amaroo, ACT - 14 Mar 2022
Mnesampela privata at Amaroo, ACT - 14 Mar 2022
Mnesampela privata at Amaroo, ACT - 14 Mar 2022
Mnesampela privata at Amaroo, ACT - 14 Mar 2022
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Identification history

Mnesampela privata 16 Mar 2022 ibaird
Mnesampela privata 16 Mar 2022 donhe
Unidentified 16 Mar 2022 chriselidie

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This caterpillar was found in a folded cocoon-like leaf covering shown in the photos. Not sure if this is a moth or butterfly. I will try to raise him in a jar. For the photos I coaxed him out from his dwelling, and he soon spun a new one.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 14 Mar 2022 08:38 PM Recorded on
  • chriselidie Recorded by

Additional information

  • Forest red gum Associated plant
  • None. Associated Insect
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour

Species information

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