Opodiphthera eucalypti

2 Emperor Gum Moth at Cook, ACT

Opodiphthera eucalypti at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2023
Opodiphthera eucalypti at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2023
Opodiphthera eucalypti at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2023
Opodiphthera eucalypti at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2023
Opodiphthera eucalypti at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Opodiphthera eucalypti 20 Feb 2023 donhe
Opodiphthera eucalypti 20 Feb 2023 CathB
Opodiphthera sp. (genus) 17 Jan 2023 ibaird
Opodiphthera sp. (genus) 17 Jan 2023 donhe
Unidentified 17 Jan 2023 CathB

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2 comments

donhe wrote:
   17 Jan 2023
Hope you can rear these to later instars to discover the species.
CathB wrote:
   17 Jan 2023
It shed a skin today already. See two new pictures.

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Nearby sightings

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Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2021 by CathB
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2021 by CathB
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by CathB
Scaptia sp. (genus) (March fly) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by CathB
Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by CathB
Chaetophyes compacta (Tube spittlebug) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by CathB
Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by CathB
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by CathB
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) bicingulatum (Halictid Bee) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by CathB
Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by CathB
Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by CathB
Nemophora (genus) (A Fairy Moth) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by CathB
Orthorhinus cylindrirostris (Elephant Weevil) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by CathB
Megachile lucidiventris (Resin bee, Megachilid bee) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by CathB
Phlogistus sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by CathB
Stomorhina discolor (Snout fly) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by CathB
Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by CathB
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Cook, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by CathB
Lipotriches (Austronomia) australica at Cook, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by CathB
Castiarina crenata (Jewel beetle) at Cook, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by CathB
Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at Cook, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by CathB
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Cook, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by CathB
Lepturidea sp. (genus) (Comb-clawed beetle) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by CathB
Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by CathB
Psilota sp. (genus) (Hover fly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by CathB
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by CathB
Conopidae (family) (Thick-headed fly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by CathB
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by CathB
Isodontia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Grass-carrying wasp) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by CathB
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by CathB
Macrobathra (genus) (A cosmet moth) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by CathB
Pinara undescribed species near divisa at Cook, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by CathB
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Cook, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by CathB
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Cook, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by drakes
Bursaria spinosa subsp. lasiophylla (Australian Blackthorn) at Cook, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by drakes
Castiarina erythroptera (Lycid Mimic Jewel Beetle) at Cook, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by CathB
Zenithicola crassus (Clerid beetle) at Cook, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by CathB
Microvalgus sp. (genus) (Flower scarab) at Cook, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by CathB
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Cook, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by CathB
Hoshihananomia leucosticta (Pintail or Tumbling flower beetle) at Cook, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by CathB
Miltinus sp. (genus) (Miltinus mydas fly) at Cook, ACT - 24 Dec 2020 by CathB
Ectenopsis sp. (March fly) at Cook, ACT - 23 Dec 2020 by CathB
Castiarina scalaris (Scalaris jewel beetle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Dec 2020 by CathB
Hestiochora furcata (A zygaenid moth) at Cook, ACT - 23 Dec 2020 by CathB
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Cook, ACT - 23 Dec 2020 by CathB
Nemophora (genus) (A Fairy Moth) at Cook, ACT - 23 Dec 2020 by CathB
Neodiaphanops sp. (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Dec 2020 by CathB
Miltinus sp. (genus) (Miltinus mydas fly) at Cook, ACT - 22 Dec 2020 by CathB
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Cook, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by CathB
Melophorus perthensis (Field furnace ant) at Cook, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by CathB
Leptorhynchos squamatus subsp. squamatus (Scaly Buttons) at Cook, ACT - 6 Dec 2020 by drakes
Yoyetta timothyi (Brown Firetail Cicada) at Cook, ACT - 5 Dec 2020 by MattFox
Crepis capillaris (Smooth Hawksbeard) at Cook, ACT - 1 Dec 2020 by RWPurdie
Pimelea curviflora (Curved Rice-flower) at Cook, ACT - 29 Nov 2020 by drakes
Hypericum gramineum (Small St Johns Wort) at Cook, ACT - 29 Nov 2020 by drakes
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Cook, ACT - 28 Nov 2020 by CathB
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Cook, ACT - 28 Nov 2020 by CathB
Sonchus asper (Prickly Sowthistle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by drakes
Dianella revoluta var. revoluta (Black-Anther Flax Lily) at Cook, ACT - 12 Nov 2020 by drakes
Indigofera australis subsp. australis (Australian Indigo) at Cook, ACT - 7 Nov 2020 by drakes
Drosera auriculata (Tall Sundew) at Cook, ACT - 7 Nov 2020 by drakes
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Cook, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by CathB
Chrysopilus sp. (genus) (A snipe fly) at Cook, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by CathB
Wahlenbergia multicaulis (Tadgell's Bluebell) at Cook, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by CathB
Thysanotus tuberosus subsp. tuberosus (Common Fringe-lily) at Cook, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by CathB
Tolpis barbata (Yellow Hawkweed) at Cook, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by drakes
Leptotarsus (Macromastix) costalis (Common Brown Crane Fly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by CathB
Tiliqua rugosa (Shingleback Lizard) at Cook, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by drakes
Dillwynia sericea (Egg And Bacon Peas) at Cook, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by drakes
Scopodes sp. (genus) (Predaceous ground beetle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Oct 2020 by CathB
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Cook, ACT - 28 Oct 2020 by CathB
Homotrysis cisteloides (Darkling beetle) at Cook, ACT - 27 Oct 2020 by CathB
Taxeotis intextata (Looper Moth, Grey Taxeotis) at Cook, ACT - 27 Oct 2020 by CathB
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Cook, ACT - 27 Oct 2020 by CathB
Carphurus sp. (genus) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Cook, ACT - 27 Oct 2020 by CathB
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Cook, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by Tammy
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Cook, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by Tammy
Bossiaea buxifolia (Matted Bossiaea) at Cook, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by drakes
Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Cook, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by drakes
Phaeoceros sp. at Cook, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by CathB
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Cook, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by drakes
Acrotriche serrulata (Ground-berry) at Cook, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by CathB
Linaria pelisseriana (Pelisser's Toadflax) at Cook, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by CathB
Briza minor (Shivery Grass) at Cook, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by CathB
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2020 by drakes
Belenois java (Caper White) at Cook, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by CathB
Gelechioidea (superfamily) (Unidentified Gelechioid moth) at Cook, ACT - 7 Oct 2020 by CathB
Thereutis chionozyga at Cook, ACT - 7 Oct 2020 by CathB
Thysanotus patersonii (Twining Fringe Lily) at Cook, ACT - 7 Oct 2020 by CathB
Linaria pelisseriana (Pelisser's Toadflax) at Cook, ACT - 1 Oct 2020 by Tammy
Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by drakes
Polichne parvicauda (Short-tailed Polichne) at Cook, ACT - 23 Sep 2020 by tpreston
Nanodectes harpax (Small shield-back katydid) at Cook, ACT - 23 Sep 2020 by tpreston
Lichenomphalia chromacea (Yellow Navel) at Cook, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by drakes
Grevillea alpina (Mountain Grevillea / Cat's Claws Grevillea) at Cook, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by CathB
Crassula sieberiana (Austral Stonecrop) at Cook, ACT - 15 Sep 2020 by CathB
Rumex acetosella (Sheep Sorrel) at Cook, ACT - 14 Sep 2020 by Tammy
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Cook, ACT - 13 Sep 2020 by drakes
Hovea heterophylla (Common Hovea) at Cook, ACT - 6 Sep 2020 by drakes
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Cook, ACT - 6 Sep 2020 by drakes

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 17 Jan 2023 03:27 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

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  • Grass stalk Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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