Amata (genus)
Tiger Moth at Acton, ACT
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| Amata (genus) | DianneClarke | 26 Nov 2024 | |
| Amata (genus) | HelenCross | 26 Nov 2024 |
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3 comments
27 Nov 2024
I’ve been looking for potential pollinators at this particular tree for several years without success!
27 Nov 2024
Mmm, yes, Interesting. Moths should not be overlooked as pollinators. Good to have evidence.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.109850-35.277222
- Altitude 611.3m
- Maps ANBG
- Places Acton, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 26 Nov 2024 11:15 AM Recorded on
- HelenCross Recorded by
- Blueberry Ash Associated plant
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
- Yes Insect on a flower
Collections
- Australian Moths visiting Flowers HelenCross NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Tiger moths (Arctiinae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects Amata (genus)
Species information
- Amata (genus) Scientific name
- Tiger Moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1425.71m Recorded at altitude
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Record quality
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5 / 7
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