Chlorocoma (genus)

Emerald moth at Russell, ACT

Chlorocoma (genus) at Russell, ACT - 7 Sep 2023
Chlorocoma (genus) at Russell, ACT - 7 Sep 2023
Chlorocoma (genus) at Russell, ACT - 7 Sep 2023
Chlorocoma (genus) at Russell, ACT - 7 Sep 2023
Chlorocoma (genus) at Russell, ACT - 7 Sep 2023
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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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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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Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Russell, ACT - 4 Mar 2024 by Hejor1
Paropsis variolosa (Variolosa leaf beetle) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Doratifera quadriguttata (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Thomisidae (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Gonipterus scutellatus (Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Pterygophorinae (subfamily) (Sawfly) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Paropsis (paropsine) genus-group (Unidentified 'paropsine' leaf beetle) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Myrmecia simillima (A Bull Ant) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Verbascum virgatum (Green Mullein) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Monophlebulus sp. (genus) (Giant Snowball Mealybug) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Polyrhachis sp. (genus) (A spiny ant) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Rhinaria sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinaria weevil) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Badumna longinqua (Grey House Spider) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Cerceris sp. (genus) (Unidentified Cerceris wasp) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Paropsini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified paropsine leaf beetle) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Hyalarcta nigrescens (Ribbed Case Moth) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Tharrhalea pulleinei (Pulleine's Crab Spider) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Chaetophyes compacta (Tube spittlebug) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Coleoptera (order) immature (Unidentified immature beetle) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Asilidae (family) (Unidentified Robber fly) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Thomisidae (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Thomisidae (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Deliochus pulcher (Beautiful Deliochus spider) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Glycaspis sp. (genus) (Unidentified sugary lerp) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Doratifera oxleyi (Painted Cup Moth) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Katipo signoreti (Leafhopper) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Oxyops sp. (genus) (Oxyops weevil) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Russell, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Aporocera (Aporocera) haematodes (A case bearing leaf beetle) at Russell, ACT - 14 Nov 2023 by Hejor1
Celaenia excavata (Bird-dropping spider) at Russell, ACT - 14 Nov 2023 by Hejor1
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Russell, ACT - 25 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Sandalodes bipenicillatus (Double-brush jumper) at Russell, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Sarothrocrepis civica (An arboreal 'ground' beetle) at Russell, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Cheiracanthium gracile (Slender sac spider) at Russell, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Russell, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Russell, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Eurymeloides punctata (Gumtree hopper) at Russell, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Russell, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Russell, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Russell, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Russell, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Rhagadolyra magnicornis (Lauxaniid fly) at Russell, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Parasteatoda sp. (genus) (A comb-footed spider) at Russell, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Cryptocephalinae (sub-family) (A case-bearing leaf beetle) at Russell, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by Hejor1
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Russell, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by Hejor1

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  • 7 Sep 2023 11:03 AM Recorded on
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  • Alive / healthy Animal health
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

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