Anestia (genus)

2 A tiger moth at Flynn, ACT

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Identification history

	Anestia (genus)	28 Oct 2022	ibaird
	Anestia (genus)	28 Oct 2022	Christine

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Early on the Monday morning I saw two small moths fly off when I opened the curtains. A little later I went out and found this pair. Eggs appeared over the next few days. Will try to update this sighting.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.041257 -35.209713
Places Flynn, ACT

Sighting information

3 Abundance
26 Oct 2022 06:40 PM Recorded on
Christine Recorded by
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Christine Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Tiger moths (Arctiinae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects

Additional information

5mm to 12mm Animal size
Eggs Breeding behaviour
Alive / healthy Animal health
Breeding behaviour Insect behaviour on flower

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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