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Epermenia exilis

Shark Moth (family Epermeniidae) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT

Epermenia exilis at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 6 Feb 2023
Epermenia exilis at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 6 Feb 2023
Epermenia exilis at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 6 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Epermenia exilis 9 Feb 2023 ibaird
Epermenia exilis 9 Feb 2023 Pirom
Epermenia exilis 9 Feb 2023 Pirom

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Flushed from single defoliated heath plant, (Exocarpos strictus?)

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Nearby sightings

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Leptomyrmex erythrocephalus (Spider ant) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 26 Mar 2022 by GG Petroica phoenicea (Flame Robin) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 2 Jul 2021 by JimL
Leptomyrmex erythrocephalus (Spider ant) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 26 Mar 2022 by GG
Petroica phoenicea (Flame Robin) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 2 Jul 2021 by JimL

Location information

Species information

  • Epermenia exilis Scientific name
  • Shark Moth (family Epermeniidae) Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 14 Abundance
  • 6 Feb 2023 10:44 AM Recorded on
  • Pirom Recorded by

Additional information

  • Individuals flushed from single defoliated shrub - likely Exocarpos strictus Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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