Aproaerema simplexella & isoscelixantha

Australian Soybean Moth (A. simplexella) at Braddon, ACT

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Identification history

Aproaerema simplexella & isoscelixantha	12 Oct 2024	ibaird
Aproaerema simplexella & isoscelixantha	12 Oct 2024	donhe
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE	18 Aug 2024	ibaird
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE	17 Aug 2024	donhe
Geometridae (family) IMMATURE	17 Aug 2024	Hejor1

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User's notes

In a hide made of acacia leaves glued together. 1mm grid. I collected 3 and they're in seperate jars, but I suspect they might be the same species/genus with this one being a later instar (based on nothing but vibes). This one is named "DJ 'cado" because the colour scheme reminds me of avocado. I'll update if they survive.

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donhe wrote:

17 Aug 2024

Seems to have a full set of prolegs, but a side view would resolve ambiguity .

Hejor1 wrote:

5 Sep 2024

@donhe this one is pupating now, added a 5th photo.

Hejor1 wrote:

12 Oct 2024

@donhe adult Aproaerema simplexella & isoscelixantha (Australian Soybean Moth (A. simplexella))

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Location information

Maps City Renewal Authority Area
Places Braddon, ACT

Sighting information

1 Abundance
Hejor1 Recorded by
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Hejor1 Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Curved-horn moths (all Gelechioidea except Oecophoridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects

Additional information

Acacia Associated plant
5mm to 12mm Animal size
Larvae Breeding behaviour

Species information

Aproaerema simplexella & isoscelixantha Scientific name
Australian Soybean Moth (A. simplexella) Common name
Sensitive
Local native
Medium weed or pest
Up to 773.4m Recorded at altitude
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