Agaristinae (subfamily)

A Day-Flying Moth at Yarralumla, ACT

Agaristinae (subfamily) at Yarralumla, ACT - 20 Mar 2024
Agaristinae (subfamily) at Yarralumla, ACT - 20 Mar 2024
Agaristinae (subfamily) at Yarralumla, ACT - 20 Mar 2024
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Agaristinae (subfamily) 20 Mar 2024 donhe
Agaristinae (subfamily) 20 Mar 2024 WendyEM
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE 20 Mar 2024 Mike

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donhe wrote:
   20 Mar 2024
@Mike : what plant do you think it was feeding on? Different species feed on different plants.
Mike wrote:
   20 Mar 2024
Maybe Epilobium hirtigerum.

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

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