Agrotis infusa
Bogong Moth, Common Cutworm at Crace, ACT
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| Agrotis infusa | MichaelMulvaney | 1 Oct 2026 | |
| Agrotis infusa | CarbonAI | 1 Oct 2026 | |
| Agrotis infusa | Florens | 1 Oct 2026 |
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At least half a dozen moths at any time on and around two profusely flowering Pieris japonica bushes while I was observing on and off from mid afternoon well into dusk and at least a few into the night. All were vigorous and appeared healthy. Second photo is of a different individual.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.115753-35.202319
- Altitude 630.1m
- Places Crace, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- 30 Sep 2026 03:07 PM Recorded on
- Florens Recorded by
- Pieris japonica Associated plant
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
- Yes Insect on a flower
Collections
- amm NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Latest Agrotis infusa Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Agrotis infusa Scientific name
- Bogong Moth, Common Cutworm Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Migratory
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 2159.76m Recorded at altitude
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6 / 7
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