Amata (genus)

Handmaiden Moth at ANBG

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Location information

• Coordinates 149.107092-35.274045
• Maps ANBG
• Places Canberra Central, ACT

Sighting information

• 1 Abundance
• 22 Nov 2023 03:46 PM Recorded on
• HelenCross Recorded by

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  HelenCross Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Tiger moths (Arctiinae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects Amata (genus)

Additional information

• Prostanthera lasianthos Associated plant
• 12mm to 25mm Animal size
• Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
• True Insect on a flower

Species information

• Amata (genus) Scientific name
• Handmaiden Moth Common name
• Not Sensitive
• Local native
• Non-invasive or negligible
• Up to 1425.71m Recorded at altitude
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• Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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