Orgyia anartoides

Painted Apple Moth at QPRC LGA

Orgyia anartoides at QPRC LGA - 28 Jan 2024
Orgyia anartoides at QPRC LGA - 28 Jan 2024
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Identification history

Orgyia anartoides 29 Jan 2024 ibaird
Orgyia anartoides 28 Jan 2024 donhe
Unidentified 28 Jan 2024 deridada

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deridada wrote:
   28 Jan 2024
Thanks, donhe. It does look very similar. The eucalypt it was eating has been identified as E. rubida subsp.rubida, or candlebark.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 28 Jan 2024 12:40 PM Recorded on
  • deridada Recorded by

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  • feeding on juvenile leaves of unknown Eucalyptus Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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