Cebysa leucotelus

Australian Bagmoth at Borough, NSW

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Cebysa leucotelus ibaird 17 Dec 2022
Cebysa leucotelus donhe 17 Dec 2022
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5 comments

   17 Dec 2022
Is the substrate decomposing plastic foam? Unusual food for caterpillars, and beetles.
   17 Dec 2022
I think photo 2 shows they are feeding on fungus.
   17 Dec 2022
Yes, very definitely feeding, or at least clustering on fungus. No plastic in this area.
   18 Dec 2022
Ok can you get more info on the fungus?
   18 Dec 2022
I've posted it on CNM and hoping for an ID

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