Anthela (genus) immature

1 Unidentified Anthelid Moth at Tennent, ACT

Anthela (genus) immature at Tennent, ACT - 2 Jan 2023
Anthela (genus) immature at Tennent, ACT - 2 Jan 2023
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Anthela (genus) immature 18 Feb 2023 ibaird
Anthela (genus) immature 3 Jan 2023 donhe
Unidentified 3 Jan 2023 AJB

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A few mites attached

3 comments

donhe wrote:
   3 Jan 2023
I agree that the pattern of tufts and verrucae suggest that this is an Anthelid, but it does not look much like any in
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/anth/anth-cats.html.
It would be good if you could rear it to the adult moth, but the mites may well kill it first.
AJB wrote:
   3 Jan 2023
I love your suggestions! If I see another one I will give it a go. I currently have some Heliocosma caterpillars that I am patiently watching do not a lot! I hope to report back on those soon!
Mike wrote:
   3 Jan 2023
I had a low success rate with Heliocosma caterpillars, but did get a few adults.

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