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Pararguda nasuta

Wattle Snout Moth at Murrumbateman, NSW

Pararguda nasuta at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Jan 2021
Pararguda nasuta at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Jan 2021
Pararguda nasuta at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Jan 2021
Pararguda nasuta at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Jan 2021
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Identification history

Pararguda nasuta 2 Mar 2021 GlennCocking
Pararguda (genus) 3 Jan 2021 ibaird
Pararguda (genus) 3 Jan 2021 donhe
Pararguda nasuta 3 Jan 2021 SimoneC

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The moths are clinging to a bunch of dried grass stems held together by the pupal case

2 comments

GlennCocking wrote:
   2 Mar 2021
While there may be similar species unseparated within the CNM Pararguda nasuta records, I think this record belongs with the others
SimoneC wrote:
   3 Mar 2021
Thanks, that seems consistent

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Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Peltoschema oceanica (Oceanica leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Scopula optivata (Varied Wave) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Camponotus claripes (Pale-legged sugar ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Chalcidoidea (superfamily) (A gall wasp or Chalcid wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Rhinotia haemoptera (Lycid-mimic belid weevil, Slender Red Weevil) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Hylaeorhiza) nubilosus (A yellow-spotted masked bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Goniaea opomaloides (Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Icerya acaciae (Acacia mealy bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Sarcophagidae sp. (family) (Unidentified flesh fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Araneus albotriangulus (White-triangle orb weaver) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Calomela juncta (Leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Hyleoides concinna (Wasp-mimic bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Psilota sp. (genus) (Hover fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Ascalaphidae (family) (Owlfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Calomela moorei (Acacia Leaf Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Isomoralla pyrrhoptera (A concealer moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Eleale fasciata (Clerid beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Jan 2021 by SimoneC
Sphaerophoria sp. (genus) (A hoverfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) formosa (A Bristle fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Odontomyia decipiens (Green Soldier Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Ephemeroptera (order) (Unidentified Mayfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Stomorhina discolor (Snout fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Anabarhynchus sp. (genus) (Stiletto Fly (Sub-family Therevinae)) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Wahlenbergia multicaulis (Tadgell's Bluebell) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Megachile heliophila at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopis) amiculinus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Rhagigaster ephippiger (Smooth flower wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus (Chequered cuckoo bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Platycoris rotundatus (A shield bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Sphex sp. (genus) (Unidentified Sphex digger wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Melophorus perthensis (Field furnace ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 24 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Cerceris sp. (genus) (Unidentified Cerceris wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 24 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Sandalodes scopifer (White-spotted Sandalodes) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 24 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Paropsis aspera (Eucalyptus Tortoise Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Coccinellidae (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Opodiphthera eucalypti (Emperor Gum Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Diplacodes melanopsis (Black-faced Percher) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Anterhynchium nigrocinctum (A potter wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Stomorhina sp. (genus) (Snout fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Anachloris subochraria (Golden Grass Carpet) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Euchaetis inceptella (Wingia Group) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Oxyops fasciculatus (A weevil) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Poecilasthena thalassias (Sea-blue Delicate) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Dichromodes estigmaria (Pale Grey Heath Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Haloragis heterophylla (Variable Raspwort) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Neoaratus hercules (Herculean Robber Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Kunzea ericoides (Burgan) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Lythrum hyssopifolia (Small Loosestrife) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Eleale pulchra (Clerid beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Eurymeloides pulchra (Gumtree hopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) sp.(genus) (A Crane Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Neoaratus hercules (Herculean Robber Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Dec 2020 by SimoneC
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Nov 2020 by SimoneC
Edusella sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Nov 2020 by SimoneC
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Oct 2020 by SimoneC
Heterodea sp. (A lichen) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Oct 2020 by SimoneC
Rumex brownii (Slender Dock) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Oct 2020 by SimoneC
Cheilanthes sieberi (Rock Fern) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Oct 2020 by SimoneC
Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) sp.(genus) (A Crane Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Oct 2020 by SimoneC
Crassula sieberiana (Austral Stonecrop) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Oct 2020 by SimoneC
Chalcopteroides spectabilis (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Sep 2020 by SimoneC
Carenum tinctilatum (Digger carab beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Sep 2020 by SimoneC

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 3 Jan 2021 04:15 PM Recorded on
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Additional information

  • Dried grass Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour

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