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Vanessa kershawi

Australian Painted Lady at suppressed

Vanessa kershawi at suppressed - 1 Feb 2023
Vanessa kershawi at suppressed - 1 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Vanessa kershawi 3 Feb 2023 owenh
Unidentified 3 Feb 2023 Paul4K

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Species information

  • Vanessa kershawi Scientific name
  • Australian Painted Lady Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 1 Feb 2023 10:10 AM Recorded on
  • Paul4K Recorded by

Additional information

  • Isotoma fluviatilis Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower

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  • More than one media file
  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
  • Description
  • Additional attributes
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