Helicoverpa (genus)

A bollworm at Goorooyarroo NR (ACT)

Helicoverpa (genus) at Goorooyarroo NR (ACT) - 15 Nov 2023 01:10 PM
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Identification history

Helicoverpa (genus) 30 Nov 2023 ibaird
Helicoverpa (genus) 30 Nov 2023 donhe
Geometridae (family) IMMATURE 29 Nov 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Unverified 17 Nov 2023 JenniM

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Observed in FRA_5 survey site. We observed holes eaten in Convolvulus petals which we assume was caused by caterpillars like this one, although we only saw one caterpillar.

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  • Bindweed : pink Convolvulus Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Other activity Insect behaviour on flower

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