Smyriodes (genus)
A Geometer moth at Molonglo Valley, ACT
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| Smyriodes (genus) | ibaird | 15 Sep 2023 | |
| Smyriodes (genus) | donhe | 15 Sep 2023 | |
| Uraba lugens | galah681 | 14 Sep 2023 |
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Chrysalis?
5 comments
15 Sep 2023
Looks rather similar to the larva at
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/naco/smyriodes.html
@galah681 :can you rear it in captivity to get an adult for idedentification of the species?
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/naco/smyriodes.html
@galah681 :can you rear it in captivity to get an adult for idedentification of the species?
15 Sep 2023
I will try to locate the tree it was on and find the leaf, but it may be difficult. What do I need to do to rear it in captivity? Would a jar with a lid with air holes be suitable?
21 Sep 2023
Sorry, could not find the leaf with the larva. Lower leaves attacked by large numbers of Uraba lugens and many leaves had fallen off.
21 Sep 2023
Yes caterpillars can travel tens of metres overnight seeking more food or a pupation place. Best carry a little specimen bottle when on walkabout, to rescue them from predatory birds and wasps.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.065805-35.285162
- Maps Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park
- Places Molonglo Valley, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 14 Sep 2023 10:06 AM Recorded on
- galah681 Recorded by
- E. blakelyi Associated plant
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
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- Insects Moths (Lepidoptera) Geometer moths (Geometridae) galah681 Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Smyriodes (genus)
Species information
- Smyriodes (genus) Scientific name
- A Geometer moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
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