Chlorocoma (genus)
Emerald moth at Russell, ACT
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| Chlorocoma (genus) | ibaird | 9 Sep 2023 | |
| Chlorocoma (genus) | donhe | 9 Sep 2023 | |
| Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE | ibaird | 8 Sep 2023 | |
| Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE | Hejor1 | 7 Sep 2023 |
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3 comments
8 Sep 2023
The red true legs, and forked head suggest a Chlorocoma species, see http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/faqs/twohorn-cats.html
8 Sep 2023
@Hejor1 : It would be good if you could rear it to an adult moth for identification.
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
- acacia Associated plant
- Alive / healthy Animal health
- Larvae Breeding behaviour
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- No Insect on a flower
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- Hejor1 Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Chlorocoma (genus) Geometer moths (Geometridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
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
- External link More information
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