Helicoverpa (genus)
A bollworm at Isaacs, ACT
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| Helicoverpa (genus) | ibaird | 22 Nov 2023 | |
| Helicoverpa (genus) | donhe | 22 Nov 2023 | |
| Noctuidae unclassified IMMATURE moth | owenh | 22 Nov 2023 | |
| Unverified | galah681 | 21 Nov 2023 |
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2 comments
22 Nov 2023
Note how caterpillars of this genus can be pollinators. Meanwhile, from the dark lateral spots I think it may likely be H. armigera. Please can you rear it to get the adult to check?
Location information
- Coordinates 149.108250-35.360678
- Places Isaacs, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 17 Nov 2023 05:22 PM Recorded on
- galah681 Recorded by
- A carpet rose Associated plant
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
- Larvae Breeding behaviour
- Alive / healthy Animal health
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- galah681 Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Helicoverpa (genus) Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Helicoverpa (genus) Scientific name
- A bollworm Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1577.21m Recorded at altitude
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