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Ardices curvata

Crimson Tiger Moth at O'Connor, ACT

Ardices curvata at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Sep 2017 11:40 PM
Ardices curvata at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Sep 2017 11:40 PM
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Identification history

Ardices curvata 29 Sep 2017 ibaird

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Attracted to UV light.

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ibaird wrote:
   29 Sep 2017
This moth has bright crimson hindwings, not visible here. Host plants include Geranium sp.

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Male Gender

Species information

  • Ardices curvata Scientific name
  • Crimson Tiger Moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 5280.5m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning

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