Plutella xylostella

Diamondback Moth at Pomaderris Nature Reserve

Plutella xylostella at Pomaderris Nature Reserve - 19 Nov 2023
Plutella xylostella at Pomaderris Nature Reserve - 19 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Plutella xylostella 28 Nov 2023 donhe
Plutella xylostella 27 Nov 2023 ibaird
Unidentified 23 Nov 2023 ConBoekel

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Enlists the antennae to act like a twig.

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donhe wrote:
   24 Nov 2023
Argyresthia notoleuca ?

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 19 Nov 2023 11:17 AM Recorded on
  • ConBoekel Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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