Metura elongatus

Saunders' Case Moth at Jerrabomberra, NSW

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Identification history

Metura elongatus 26 Nov 2024 donhe
Metura elongatus 25 Nov 2024 DianneClarke

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13cm from top to bottpm of longest stick. Has an occupant but I haven't seen the head yet.

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • Eucalypt Associated plant
  • 50mm or larger Animal size

Species information

  • Metura elongatus Scientific name
  • Saunders' Case Moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 819.3m Recorded at altitude
  • Synonyms

    Metura elongata Metura elongatus

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