Anestia (genus)
A tiger moth at Acton, ACT
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| Anestia (genus) | donhe | 24 Mar 2025 | |
| Anestia (genus) | TimL | 24 Mar 2025 |
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The tiny wingless female Tiger Moth is seen guarding the developing eggs.
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Location information
- Maps ANBG
- Places Acton, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- TimL Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- Female Gender
- Alive / healthy Animal health
Collections
- TimL NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Anestia (genus) Tiger moths (Arctiinae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Anestia (genus) Scientific name
- A tiger moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 816.87m Recorded at altitude
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Record quality
Quality score
6 / 7
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