Phalaenoides tristifica

Willow-herb Day-moth at West Belconnen Pond

Phalaenoides tristifica at West Belconnen Pond - 23 Jan 2024
Phalaenoides tristifica at West Belconnen Pond - 23 Jan 2024
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Identification history

Phalaenoides tristifica 23 Jan 2024 ibaird
Phalaenoides tristifica 23 Jan 2024 michaelb
Unidentified 23 Jan 2024 SandraH

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Six of these caterpillars on the smallish weed in middle of the track (Don't know name of the weed)

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michaelb wrote:
   23 Jan 2024
The plant is a Willow-herb.
ibaird wrote:
   23 Jan 2024
Hence the commin name: 'Willow-herb Day-moth'.

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  • 5 Abundance
  • 23 Jan 2024 10:33 AM Recorded on
  • SandraH Recorded by

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  • Weed on track Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour

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