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Amata (genus)

Handmaiden Moth at Hackett, ACT

Amata (genus) at Hackett, ACT - 15 Mar 2020
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Identification history

Amata (genus) 16 Mar 2020 ibaird
Amata (genus) 16 Mar 2020 GlennCocking
Amata trigonophora 15 Mar 2020 MargL
Amata spp.,family Erebidae 15 Mar 2020 MargL

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Spotted Moth (Amata spp., family Erebidae) warming up after a cold night. Highest moth sighted to date.

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 15 Mar 2020 08:50 AM Recorded on
  • MargL Recorded by

Additional information

  • Cassinia Longifolia Associated plant
  • Another Spotted Moth was fluttering round nearby. This particular moth appeared to be warming up. These moths are currently in abundance on lower Mt Majura 'levee bank' trail. Associated Insect
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender

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