Mochlotona phasmatias
3 Draped Geometrid at Charleys Forest, NSW
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| Mochlotona phasmatias | ibaird | 20 Apr 2025 | |
| Mochlotona phasmatias | WendyEM | 20 Apr 2025 | |
| Calliteara (genus) | ibaird | 10 Feb 2024 | |
| Unverified | arjay | 28 Jan 2024 |
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8 comments
10 Feb 2024
A species widespread in eastern Australia (Qld, NSW, Vic).
A new species for NatureMapr's Canberra and Southern Highlands region if confirmed.
Nice photo.
A new species for NatureMapr's Canberra and Southern Highlands region if confirmed.
Nice photo.
10 Feb 2024
I lean towards Calliteara pura. Can't see some of the markings associated with C. farenoides. BOLD has C.f as Qld and C.p as more widespread.
10 Feb 2024
OK, C. pura may be a better choice, but likely to be Calliteara (genus) I think. I was basing my judgment on the spread of C. farenoides sightings on the ALA. I'm not sure the BOLD records necessarily are a represenattive sample of the geographic spread in every case.
10 Feb 2024
I also checked for RG sightings on iNat - one unconfirmed observation just south of NSW Qld border. Calliteara also have more feathering on the front legs.
Location information
- Places Charleys Forest, NSW
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- arjay Recorded by
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
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- arjay NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Geometer moths (Geometridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects Mochlotona phasmatias Featured
Species information
- Mochlotona phasmatias Scientific name
- Draped Geometrid Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- External link More information
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