Chlorocoma (genus)

Emerald moth at Russell, ACT

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Identification history

Chlorocoma (genus)	9 Sep 2023	ibaird
Chlorocoma (genus)	9 Sep 2023	donhe
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth	8 Sep 2023	ibaird
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth	7 Sep 2023	Hejor1

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3 comments

donhe wrote:

8 Sep 2023

The red true legs, and forked head suggest a Chlorocoma species, see http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/faqs/twohorn-cats.html

donhe wrote:

8 Sep 2023

@Hejor1 : It would be good if you could rear it to an adult moth for identification.

Hejor1 wrote:

9 Sep 2023

@donhe I will have to start carrying collection containers wherever I go!

It had interesting behaviour too - it held itself straight and stiff when I got close, and if I touched it it would stay straight and stiff but swing slightly away from where it was touched.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.150314 -35.301011
Altitude 575.1m
Places Russell, ACT

Sighting information

1 Abundance
7 Sep 2023 11:03 AM Recorded on
Hejor1 Recorded by
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Insects Moths (Lepidoptera) Geometer moths (Geometridae) Hejor1

Additional information

acacia Associated plant
Alive / healthy Animal health
Larvae Breeding behaviour
5mm to 12mm Animal size
False Pollinator Insect on Flower

Species information

Chlorocoma (genus) Scientific name
Emerald moth Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 919.1m Recorded at altitude
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