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Sighting 4453702

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Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE 12 Nov 2022 donhe
Unverified 11 Nov 2022 Harrisi

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donhe wrote:
   11 Nov 2022
The caterpillsrs of only about 7% of named Australian moth species are known. I do not recognise this one. You may need to rear it to the adult moth to identify it.
Meanwhile the caterpillars of Achaea species (Erebidae) have two red organs like this on the penultimate abdominal segment. They also have a characteristic black and white head. Can you supply a photo of the head?
Harrisi wrote:
   11 Nov 2022
Thanks Don, appreciate the info. Unfortunately these are the only two shots I took..

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  • Leptospermum multicaule Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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