Sighting 4634219
An Oecophorid moth (Eriococcus caterpillar) at Farrer, ACT
Identification history
| Stathmopoda melanochra | 2 Jan 2025 | DianneClarke | ||
| Stathmopoda melanochra | 2 Jan 2025 | ibaird | ||
| Unverified | 2 Jan 2025 | gregbaines |
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gregbaines
wrote:
3 Jan 2025
Thanks Ian and Dianne, I am trying to develop some limited insect id skills. It is so great to have you to call upon.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.095999-35.381789
- Maps Farrer Ridge
- Places Farrer, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 2 Jan 2025 10:03 AM Recorded on
- gregbaines Recorded by
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Collections
gregbaines Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Stathmopoda melanochra Curved-horn moths (all Gelechioidea except Oecophoridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Additional information
- Acacia melanoxylon Associated plant
- Less than 5mm Animal size
Species information
- Stathmopoda melanochra Scientific name
- An Oecophorid moth (Eriococcus caterpillar) Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1313.77m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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- Verified by an expert moderator
- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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