Heliocosma (genus - immature)

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Heliocosma (genus - immature) ibaird 11 Mar 2024
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Heliocosma (genus) ibaird 30 Oct 2022
Unverified Wandiyali 30 Oct 2022

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5 comments

   30 Oct 2022
Please. Can you rear these to get an adult moth so that we can determine the species?
   31 Oct 2022
yes, can give that a go, it will be the first time for us - any tips appreciated?
   31 Oct 2022
Sure: see http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/faqs/care.html
   31 Oct 2022
Perhaps Heliocosma caterpillars feed on flowers rather than leaves. I am trying to raise some on flat weed Hypochaeris radicata flowers. Photos seem to show them eating petals.
   1 Nov 2022
There are lots of these this year - would be interesting to know what they are doing on flowers.

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 30 Oct 2022 10:06 AM Recorded on
  • Wandiyali Recorded by
  • Bulbine bulbosa Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Yes Insect on a flower

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