Asura compsodes

A Lichen moth (Arctiinae, Erebidae at Yarralumla, ACT

Asura compsodes at Yarralumla, ACT - 25 Feb 2025 11:59 AM
Asura compsodes at Yarralumla, ACT - 25 Feb 2025 11:59 AM
Asura compsodes at Yarralumla, ACT - 25 Feb 2025 11:59 AM
Asura compsodes at Yarralumla, ACT - 25 Feb 2025 11:59 AM
Asura compsodes at Yarralumla, ACT - 25 Feb 2025 11:59 AM
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Identification history

Asura compsodes 26 Feb 2025 DianneClarke
Asura compsodes 26 Feb 2025 donhe
Amata (genus) 26 Feb 2025 ibaird
Amata (genus) 26 Feb 2025 TimL

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There were up to 100 of these moths dispersed amongst the bushes, many with pollen grains on antennae and bodies as seen in these images. They appeared to be feeding rather than breeding.

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donhe wrote:
   26 Feb 2025
Asura compsodes should be in Tiger moths, not Noctuoid moths.

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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