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Cosmodes elegans

Green Blotched Moth at Higgins, ACT

Cosmodes elegans at Higgins, ACT - 31 Dec 2021
Cosmodes elegans at Higgins, ACT - 31 Dec 2021
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Cosmodes elegans 7 Jan 2022 ibaird
Cosmodes elegans 7 Jan 2022 AlisonMilton

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Been finding these almost every night. The most I found on one night was nine, but this was the same night that I was visited by three large praying mantises. The next morning I could only find six moths and the wings of at least one on the ground.

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ibaird wrote:
   7 Jan 2022
Yes they do seem to be more common this season.

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Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Oct 2019 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Oct 2019 by AlisonMilton
Calliphoridae (family) (Unidentified blowfly) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by AlisonMilton
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by AlisonMilton
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by Alison Milton
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by Alison Milton
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by Alison Milton
Monocrepidus sp. (genus) (Click beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by AlisonMilton
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Sep 2019 by Alison Milton
Ectropis (genus) (An engrailed moth) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Rainbowia sp. (genus) (A mite) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Strepera versicolor (Grey Currawong) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Sep 2019 by Alison Milton
Noctuidae unclassified IMMATURE moth (Immature Noctuidae Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Sturnus vulgaris (Common Starling) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Sep 2019 by Alison Milton
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Aug 2019 by AlisonMilton
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton
Carepalxis sp. (genus) (Two-humped spider) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Aug 2019 by AlisonMilton
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Jul 2019 by Alison Milton
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Jul 2019 by Alison Milton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Jul 2019 by AlisonMilton
Anthomyia punctipennis at Higgins, ACT - 7 Jul 2019 by AlisonMilton
Sturnus vulgaris (Common Starling) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Jul 2019 by Alison Milton
Tephritidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Fruit or Seed fly) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jul 2019 by AlisonMilton
Stephanopis sp. (genus) (Knobbly crab spider) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Jun 2019 by AlisonMilton
Hemicloea sp. (genus) (Flat bark spider) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Jun 2019 by AlisonMilton
Oenochroma vinaria (Pink-bellied Moth, Hakea Wine Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jun 2019 by AlisonMilton
Hippotion celerio (Vine Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Chlenias banksiaria group (A Geometer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 25 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Higgins, ACT - 25 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Ectropis excursaria (Common Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 15 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Heteropelma scaposum (Two-toned caterpillar parasite wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 11 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Lepidogryllus sp. (genus) (A cricket) at Higgins, ACT - 4 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 4 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Celaenia calotoides (Bird-dropping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 2 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 2 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Chrysomya sp. (genus) (A green/blue blowfly) at Higgins, ACT - 1 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Apr 2019 by Alison Milton
Ectropis excursaria (Common Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Apr 2019 by Alison Milton
Celaenia excavata (Bird-dropping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Oenochroma vinaria (Pink-bellied Moth, Hakea Wine Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Geometridae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified IMMATURE Geometer moths) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Geometridae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified IMMATURE Geometer moths) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Hyalarcta huebneri (Leafy Case Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Leptocoris mitellatus (Leptocoris bug) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Leptocoris mitellatus (Leptocoris bug) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Calolampra sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Psilogramma casuarinae (Privet Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Radumeris tasmaniensis (Yellow Hairy Flower Wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Metura elongatus (Saunders' case moth) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Noctuidae unclassified IMMATURE moth (Immature Noctuidae Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Caedicia sp. (genus) (Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Neosparassus calligaster (Beautiful Badge Huntsman) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Syntonarcha iriastis (Iriastis Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Thereutria amaraca (Spine-legged Robber Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Ectropis excursaria (Common Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Sceliodes cordalis (Eggfruit Caterpillar, Poroporo Fruit Borer) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Psilogramma casuarinae (Privet Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Neosparassus calligaster (Beautiful Badge Huntsman) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Pararguda nasuta (Wattle Snout Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Megachile (Eutricharaea) macularis (Leafcutter bee, Megachilid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Ectropis (genus) (An engrailed moth) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Higgins, ACT - 28 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Olbonoma triptycha (Chezela Group) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Rhinodia rostraria (Necklace Geometrid) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Cosmodes elegans (Green Blotched Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Drymaplaneta communis (Eastern Wood Runner, Common Shining Cockroach) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Arrade leucocosmalis (A Hypeninae moth) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Lehtinelagia sp. (genus) (Flower Spider or Crab Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Heliocheilus (genus) (Heliothine moths) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Achyra affinitalis (Cotton Web Spinner) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton

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  • 9 Abundance
  • 31 Dec 2021 10:08 PM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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