Opodiphthera (genus)

A gum moth at Forde, ACT

Opodiphthera (genus) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 11:33 AM
Opodiphthera (genus) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 11:33 AM
Opodiphthera (genus) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 11:33 AM
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Identification history

Opodiphthera (genus) 31 Jan 2023 donhe
Opodiphthera (genus) 30 Jan 2023 KimberiRP
Unidentified 28 Jan 2023 Hejor1

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1 comment

donhe wrote:
   31 Jan 2023
Can you take it into protective custody, and observe what emerges in due course, to see if we are right?

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Location information

Sighting information

Additional information

  • eucalyptus Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

Species information

  • Opodiphthera (genus) Scientific name
  • A gum moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 843.9m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Austrocaligula sp.(genus)

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  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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