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Conoeca guildingi

A case moth at Higgins, ACT

Conoeca guildingi at Higgins, ACT - 14 Sep 2021
Conoeca guildingi at Higgins, ACT - 14 Sep 2021
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Conoeca guildingi 14 Sep 2021 donhe
Conoeca guildingi 14 Sep 2021 AlisonMilton

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I find it odd that I haven't noticed this moth in previous years but am now finding multiple sightings of it.

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donhe wrote:
   14 Sep 2021
It does seem a bit long and thin compared with the Scotts' drawing of Conoeca guildingi. It would be really good to get an adult to confirm this type of case.

The 2nd order difference equations relating the populations of a species to its prey and predator populations are extraordinary in predicting chaotic solutions, depending on the parameters, some showing long periods of low population with irregular spikes in numbers.

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Nearby sightings

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Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Bombyliidae (family) (Unidentified Bee fly) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Mar 2018 by AlisonMilton
Chrysococcyx lucidus (Shining Bronze-Cuckoo) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Siphanta sp. (genus) (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Mar 2018 by AlisonMilton
Scopula optivata (Varied Wave) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Feb 2018 by Alison Milton
Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Feb 2018 by Alison Milton
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Feb 2018 by Alison Milton
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Jan 2018 by Alison Milton
Argiope trifasciata (Banded orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Jan 2018 by AlisonMilton
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Jan 2018 by Alison Milton
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Jan 2018 by Alison Milton
Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Dec 2017 by AlisonMilton
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Dec 2017 by AlisonMilton
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Dec 2017 by Alison Milton
Geometridae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified IMMATURE Geometer moths) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Dec 2017 by Alison Milton
Hypertrophidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Twig Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Dec 2017 by AlisonMilton
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Dec 2017 by Alison Milton
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Dec 2017 by Alison Milton
Lepidoscia (genus) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Dec 2017 by AlisonMilton
Oenochroma vinaria (Pink-bellied Moth, Hakea Wine Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Dec 2017 by AlisonMilton
Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Dec 2017 by AlisonMilton
Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Dec 2017 by Alison Milton
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Dec 2017 by Alison Milton
Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Dec 2017 by Alison Milton
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Nov 2017 by Alison Milton
Pholodes sinistraria (Sinister or Frilled Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Nov 2017 by Alison Milton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Nov 2017 by Alison Milton
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Nov 2017 by AlisonMilton
Lehtinelagia prasina (Leek-green flower spider) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Nov 2017 by Alison Milton
Pholodes sinistraria (Sinister or Frilled Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Nov 2017 by AlisonMilton
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Nov 2017 by Alison Milton
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Scullin, ACT - 15 Nov 2017 by Alison Milton
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Nov 2017 by Alison Milton
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Nov 2017 by Alison Milton
Stathmopoda crocophanes (Yellow Stathmopoda Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Nov 2017 by AlisonMilton
Salsa sp. (genus) (Orb-weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2017 by AlisonMilton
Mantodea (order) (Unidentified praying mantis) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2017 by AlisonMilton
Thema macroscia (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2017 by AlisonMilton
Ectinorhynchus sp. (genus) (A Stiletto Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Oct 2017 by AlisonMilton
Leptocneria reducta (White cedar moth) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Sep 2017 by Alison Milton
Platybrachys sp. (genus) (A gum hopper) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Sep 2017 by Alison Milton
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2017 by Alison Milton
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton
Salticidae (family) (Unidentified Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Sep 2017 by Alison Milton
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Sep 2017 by AlisonMilton
Saragus sp. (genus) (A False Wireworm) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Morna florens (Shield bug) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Aug 2017 by AlisonMilton
Mantodea (order) (Unidentified praying mantis) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Aug 2017 by AlisonMilton
Romulea minutiflora (Small-flowered Onion Grass) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Aug 2017 by AlisonMilton
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Scullin, ACT - 7 May 2017 by Alison Milton
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2017 by Alison Milton
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Feb 2017 by Alison Milton
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2017 by Alison Milton
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Oct 2016 by AlisonMilton
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Oct 2016 by Alison Milton
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Oct 2016 by Alison Milton
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Oct 2016 by AlisonMilton
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Oct 2016 by Alison Milton
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Jun 2016 by Alison Milton
Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Jun 2016 by Alison Milton
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Apr 2015 by Alison Milton
Rhipidura rufifrons (Rufous Fantail) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Apr 2015 by Alison Milton
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Oct 2014 by Alison Milton
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Nov 2013 by Alison Milton
Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Nov 2008 by Alison Milton
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Sep 2008 by Alison Milton
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Mar 2006 by Alison Milton
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Jan 2006 by AlisonMilton

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 14 Sep 2021 11:52 AM Recorded on
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  • Eucalyptus Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour

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