Euproctis (genus)

A Tussock Moth at Canberra, ACT

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Identification history

Euproctis (genus)	6 Apr 2023	donhe
Euproctis (genus)	6 Apr 2023	ibaird
Euproctis edwardsii	5 Apr 2023	donhe
Euproctis marginalis	5 Apr 2023	Hejor1

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donhe wrote:

5 Apr 2023

@Hejor1 : what plant is it eating?
I have never seen a larva of of Euproctis marginalis (as AFD calls Urocoma marginalis).
It may indeed look like the larva of E. edwardsii. Please can you rear this one to an adult moth, then we can all become wiser ?

Hejor1 wrote:

5 Apr 2023

@donhe I left it where it was but collected a moult nearby. I’ll visit again and see if I can find any more!

Hejor1 wrote:

5 Apr 2023

@donhe it was on a large eucalyptus, I’ve updated the location to the exact tree (although, it’s probably not a huge help)

donhe wrote:

6 Apr 2023

@Hejor1 : interesting. E. edwardsii feeds on mistletoe. Is there a mistletoe on the gum tree? If you find another larva: it would be wise to avoid handling it or its cast skins. The hairs cause urticaria.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.130701 -35.285350
Altitude 562.6m
Maps City Renewal Authority Area
Places Canberra, ACT

Sighting information

1 Abundance
5 Apr 2023 12:49 PM Recorded on
Hejor1 Recorded by
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Insects Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Hejor1

Additional information

Eucalyptus Associated plant
25mm to 50mm Animal size

Species information

Euproctis (genus) Scientific name
A Tussock Moth Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 562.6m Recorded at altitude
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