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Identification history
| Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth | 12 Nov 2022 | donhe | ||
| Unidentified | 11 Nov 2022 | Harrisi |
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2 comments
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?
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..
Sighting information
- 1 - 3 Abundance
- 9 Nov 2022 03:30 PM Recorded on
- Harrisi Recorded by
Additional information
- Leptospermum multicaule Associated plant
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
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