Anestia (genus)
1 A tiger moth at Amaroo, ACT
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| Anestia (genus) | ibaird | 24 Oct 2022 | |
| Anestia (genus) | chriselidie | 24 Oct 2022 |
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The larva pupated in an airy structure made of hair. It emerged after 14 days. It's underwings appear to be orange. Looks like Anestia ombrophanes, but the markings on the upper wings look different to me.
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Location information
- Places Amaroo, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- chriselidie Recorded by
- Acacia Associated plant
- None Associated animal
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
- Male Gender
- Larvae Breeding behaviour
- Alive / healthy Animal health
- N/A Bird behaviour at hollow
Collections
- chriselidie Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Anestia (genus) Tiger moths (Arctiinae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Anestia (genus) Scientific name
- A tiger moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 816.87m Recorded at altitude
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5 / 7
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- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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