Orgyia anartoides

Painted Apple Moth at Russell, ACT

Orgyia anartoides at Russell, ACT - 3 Feb 2024
Orgyia anartoides at Russell, ACT - 3 Feb 2024
Orgyia anartoides at Russell, ACT - 3 Feb 2024
Orgyia anartoides at Russell, ACT - 3 Feb 2024
Orgyia anartoides at Russell, ACT - 3 Feb 2024
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Identification history

Orgyia anartoides 3 Feb 2024 ibaird
Orgyia anartoides 3 Feb 2024 donhe
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth 3 Feb 2024 Hejor1

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3 (?) tufts running down the "spine", followed by a few red dots and a final grey tuft at the tail end.

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  • Larvae Breeding behaviour
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

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