Hyalarcta nigrescens

Ribbed Case Moth at Deakin, ACT

Hyalarcta nigrescens at Deakin, ACT - 18 Aug 2024 01:48 PM
Hyalarcta nigrescens at Deakin, ACT - 18 Aug 2024 01:48 PM
Hyalarcta nigrescens at Deakin, ACT - 18 Aug 2024 01:48 PM
Hyalarcta nigrescens at Deakin, ACT - 18 Aug 2024 01:48 PM
Hyalarcta nigrescens at Deakin, ACT - 18 Aug 2024 01:48 PM
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Hyalarcta nigrescens 13 Sep 2024 ibaird
Hyalarcta nigrescens 27 Aug 2024 donhe
Unidentified 25 Aug 2024 LisaH

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Currently being fed and monitored. I actually thought this was a pupa, until I saw it move around the leaf. Should I release it?

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donhe wrote:
   27 Aug 2024
As you can see from : http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/psyc/nigrescens.html
we need better photos of the female if you have the patience to try a get one.

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