Heliocosma (genus - immature)

A tortrix or leafroller moth at Undefined Area

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Identification history

Heliocosma (genus - immature)	11 Mar 2024	ibaird
Heliocosma (genus - immature)	10 Mar 2024	donhe
Heliocosma (genus)	3 Feb 2024	ibaird
Unverified	3 Feb 2024	JohnGiacon

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User's notes

The caterpillar was moving up the leaf. Retreated to the case when the leaf was moved. Coronidium flower bits seem to constitute the case. I wonder about how to raise the caterpillar to find out what the butterfly/moth is.

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donhe wrote:

3 Feb 2024

Some hints on raising caterpillars at
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/faqs/care.html

JohnGiacon wrote:

4 Feb 2024

Thanks

JohnGiacon wrote:

10 Mar 2024

Heliocosma argyroleuca; raised in the house and the moth is Heliocosma argyroleuca (A tortrix or leafroller moth)

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Location information

Coordinates 149.074472 -35.247380
Altitude 600.0m
Maps Emu Creek Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor
Places Belconnen, ACT

Sighting information

1 Abundance
3 Feb 2024 12:15 PM Recorded on
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Insects Tortricid moths (Tortricidae) Moths (Lepidoptera) JohnGiacon Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

Additional information

Coronidium Associated plant
5mm to 12mm Animal size
Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

Heliocosma (genus - immature) Scientific name
A tortrix or leafroller moth Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 1065.73m Recorded at altitude
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