Hepialidae (family) IMMATURE

Unidentified IMMATURE Swift or Ghost Moth at Kaleen, ACT

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Hepialidae (family) IMMATURE 4 May 2026 DianneClarke
Hepialidae (family) IMMATURE 3 May 2026 WendyEM
Unverified 3 May 2026 gorrieje

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Found these 7 empty chrysalis lying on the ground very close to holes of about 1.5 to 2 cm in diameter. Area is lightly covered with various trees and bushes including gums and wattles.

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  • N/A - just reporting the chrysalis of what I think are 'witchetty' grubs or one of the woody moths. Associated plant
  • N/A Associated animal
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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