Smyriodes (genus)

A Geometer moth at Molonglo Valley, ACT

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Identification history

Smyriodes (genus)	15 Sep 2023	ibaird
Smyriodes (genus)	15 Sep 2023	donhe
Uraba lugens	14 Sep 2023	galah681

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Chrysalis?

5 comments

donhe wrote:

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?

galah681 wrote:

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?

donhe wrote:

15 Sep 2023

Jar with a fabric top held by an elastic band is good.

galah681 wrote:

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.

donhe wrote:

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.

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Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
14 Sep 2023 10:06 AM Recorded on
galah681 Recorded by
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Insects Moths (Lepidoptera) Geometer moths (Geometridae) galah681 Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

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E. blakelyi Associated plant
5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

Smyriodes (genus) Scientific name
A Geometer moth Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
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