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21 Feb 2026

Paul4K

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Pupal cases, empty, within a mass of grass in wood borer tunnel.

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WendyEM wrote:

3 Mar 2026

Could I clarify. Does the grass result from the logs sitting somewhere that the grass grew through it? Or does it appear like something carried it there?
I am not convinced these are lepidopters. While not quite like this there is for example Isodontia sp. (genus)

Paul4K wrote:

3 Mar 2026

Definitely carried there. Only observed when dead tree felled and split.

ibaird wrote:

3 Mar 2026

OK, I accept there is no evidence it is Lepidoptera. so i wothdraw my suggestion.

Paul4K wrote:

3 Mar 2026

@WendyEM Looking up Isodontia sp. (genus) seems likely some of the nests were 1M off the ground and i couldn't imagine how a caterpillar would be able to carry the grass up to the hole.

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5 Abundance
Paul4K Recorded by
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Paul4K NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Latest Other moths Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects

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E. melliodora Associated plant
5mm to 12mm Animal size

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