Anthela (genus) immature

Unidentified Anthelid Moth at Namadgi National Park

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Unverified VanceLawrence 1 Apr 2024

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Caterpillar approximately 25mm long. Very hairy. Was on a tussock of grass near a granite outcrop about 100m north of Brayshaws hut.

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   11 Aug 2024
The pale triangular 'face' suggests Anthela, but the white hairs have a structure unlike any in
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/anth/anth-cats.html
so it is probably one of the 50 or so Anthela species for which we have no larval photos.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 1 Apr 2024 08:11 AM Recorded on
  • VanceLawrence Recorded by
  • Tussock of I suspect a native grass, but I can't be sure. Near a stand of Hakea at a granite outcrop. Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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