Pollanisus (genus)
2 A Forester Moth at Watson, ACT
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| Pollanisus (genus) | DianneClarke | 2 Dec 2024 | |
| Pollanisus (genus) | ibaird | 1 Dec 2024 |
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User's notes
Brilliant Iridescent Blue colour, against striking yellow and orange background of the Daisy. Stayed on the same bloom for more than an hour. One of my favorite sightings to date 😀
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.170245-35.227751
- Places Watson, ACT
Sighting information
- 2 Abundance
- 4 Nov 2024 09:56 AM Recorded on
- MPW Recorded by
- Sticky Everlasting Daisy, Xerochrysum. Associated plant
- Native Bees. Associated animal
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
- Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
- Yes Insect on a flower
Collections
- Australian Moths visiting Flowers MPW NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Pollanisus (genus) Other moths Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Pollanisus (genus) Scientific name
- A Forester Moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1429.73m Recorded at altitude
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Record quality
Quality score
5 / 7
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- More than one media file
- Verified by an expert moderator
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- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
- GPS evidence of location