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Nyctemera amicus

Senecio or Magpie moth at Watson, ACT

Nyctemera amicus at Watson, ACT - 18 Sep 2023
Nyctemera amicus at Watson, ACT - 18 Sep 2023
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Nyctemera amicus 18 Sep 2023 donhe
Nyctemera amicus 18 Sep 2023 abread111

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Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by waltraud Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Watson, ACT - 17 Sep 2023 by abread111 Senecio quadridentatus (Cotton Fireweed) at Watson, ACT - 17 Sep 2023 by abread111 Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by waltraud Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Watson, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by RodDeb Falco cenchroides (Nankeen Kestrel) at Watson, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by RodDeb Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Watson, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by RodDeb Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Watson, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by RodDeb Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Watson, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by RodDeb Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Watson, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by RodDeb Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Watson, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by RodDeb Lycium ferocissimum (African Boxthorn) at Watson, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 28 Aug 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 28 Aug 2023 by waltraud Acacia genistifolia (Early Wattle) at Watson, ACT - 26 Aug 2023 by CattleDog Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Watson, ACT - 26 Aug 2023 by CattleDog Pyracantha fortuneana (Firethorn) at Watson, ACT - 16 Aug 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 16 Aug 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 17 Jul 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 3 Jul 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 3 Jul 2023 by waltraud Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Watson, ACT - 3 Jul 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 3 Jul 2023 by waltraud Urtica urens (Small Nettle) at Watson, ACT - 3 Jul 2023 by waltraud Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Watson, ACT - 3 Jul 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jun 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jun 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jun 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jun 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 12 Jun 2023 by waltraud Viburnum tinus (Laurustinus) at Watson, ACT - 12 Jun 2023 by abread111 Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 12 Jun 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 11 Jun 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 5 Jun 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 5 Jun 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 5 Jun 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 5 Jun 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 5 Jun 2023 by waltraud Eucalyptus bridgesiana (Apple Box) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2023 by waltraud Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2023 by waltraud Styphelia triflora (Five-corners) at Watson, ACT - 1 May 2023 by HappyWanderer Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by abread111 Styphelia triflora (Five-corners) at Watson, ACT - 20 Apr 2023 by waltraud Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Watson, ACT - 10 Apr 2023 by abread111 Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Watson, ACT - 10 Apr 2023 by abread111 Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 8 Mar 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 8 Mar 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Mar 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Mar 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Mar 2023 by waltraud Gryllacrididae (family) (Unidentified Raspy Cricket) at Watson, ACT - 5 Mar 2023 by WalterEgo Phallaria ophiusaria (Large Leaf Moth) at Watson, ACT - 5 Mar 2023 by WalterEgo Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by waltraud Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Watson, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by Steve_Bok Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by waltraud Cassinia sifton (Sifton Bush, Chinese Shrub) at Watson, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by HappyWanderer Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jan 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by waltraud Viburnum tinus (Laurustinus) at Watson, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by waltraud Prunus sp. (A Plum) at Watson, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 8 Jan 2023 by waltraud Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Watson, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by JaneR Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Watson, ACT - 19 Sep 2022 by waltraud Acacia ulicifolia (Prickly Moses) at Watson, ACT - 19 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok Anthoxanthum odoratum (Sweet Vernal Grass) at Watson, ACT - 18 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok Asparagus asparagoides (Bridal Creeper, Florist's Smilax) at Watson, ACT - 7 Sep 2022 by waltraud Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 7 Sep 2022 by waltraud Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Watson, ACT - 8 Aug 2022 by Steve_Bok Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at Watson, ACT - 8 Aug 2022 by Steve_Bok
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Watson, ACT - 17 Sep 2023 by abread111
Senecio quadridentatus (Cotton Fireweed) at Watson, ACT - 17 Sep 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Watson, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Falco cenchroides (Nankeen Kestrel) at Watson, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Watson, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Watson, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Watson, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Watson, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Watson, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Lycium ferocissimum (African Boxthorn) at Watson, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 28 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 28 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Acacia genistifolia (Early Wattle) at Watson, ACT - 26 Aug 2023 by CattleDog
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Watson, ACT - 26 Aug 2023 by CattleDog
Pyracantha fortuneana (Firethorn) at Watson, ACT - 16 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 16 Aug 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 17 Jul 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 3 Jul 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 3 Jul 2023 by waltraud
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Watson, ACT - 3 Jul 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 3 Jul 2023 by waltraud
Urtica urens (Small Nettle) at Watson, ACT - 3 Jul 2023 by waltraud
Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Watson, ACT - 3 Jul 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 12 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Viburnum tinus (Laurustinus) at Watson, ACT - 12 Jun 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 12 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 11 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 5 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 5 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 5 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 5 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 5 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Eucalyptus bridgesiana (Apple Box) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2023 by waltraud
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2023 by waltraud
Styphelia triflora (Five-corners) at Watson, ACT - 1 May 2023 by HappyWanderer
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by abread111
Styphelia triflora (Five-corners) at Watson, ACT - 20 Apr 2023 by waltraud
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Watson, ACT - 10 Apr 2023 by abread111
Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Watson, ACT - 10 Apr 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 8 Mar 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 8 Mar 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Mar 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Mar 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Mar 2023 by waltraud
Gryllacrididae (family) (Unidentified Raspy Cricket) at Watson, ACT - 5 Mar 2023 by WalterEgo
Phallaria ophiusaria (Large Leaf Moth) at Watson, ACT - 5 Mar 2023 by WalterEgo
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by waltraud
Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Watson, ACT - 22 Feb 2023 by Steve_Bok
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by waltraud
Cassinia sifton (Sifton Bush, Chinese Shrub) at Watson, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by HappyWanderer
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jan 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by waltraud
Viburnum tinus (Laurustinus) at Watson, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by waltraud
Prunus sp. (A Plum) at Watson, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 8 Jan 2023 by waltraud
Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Watson, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by JaneR
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Watson, ACT - 19 Sep 2022 by waltraud
Acacia ulicifolia (Prickly Moses) at Watson, ACT - 19 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Anthoxanthum odoratum (Sweet Vernal Grass) at Watson, ACT - 18 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Asparagus asparagoides (Bridal Creeper, Florist's Smilax) at Watson, ACT - 7 Sep 2022 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 7 Sep 2022 by waltraud
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Watson, ACT - 8 Aug 2022 by Steve_Bok
Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at Watson, ACT - 8 Aug 2022 by Steve_Bok

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Species information

  • Nyctemera amicus Scientific name
  • Senecio or Magpie moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 18 Sep 2023 09:47 AM Recorded on
  • abread111 Recorded by

Additional information

  • Senecio quadridentatus Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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