A Geometer moth at Molonglo Valley, ACT
Identification history
| Smyriodes (genus) | 15 Sep 2023 | ibaird | ||
| Smyriodes (genus) | 15 Sep 2023 | donhe | ||
| Uraba lugens | 14 Sep 2023 | galah681 |
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Chrysalis?
5 comments
donhe
wrote:
15 Sep 2023
Looks rather similar to the larva at
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/naco/smyriodes.html
@galah681 :can you rear it in captivity to get an adult for idedentification of the species?
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/naco/smyriodes.html
@galah681 :can you rear it in captivity to get an adult for idedentification of the species?
galah681
wrote:
15 Sep 2023
I will try to locate the tree it was on and find the leaf, but it may be difficult. What do I need to do to rear it in captivity? Would a jar with a lid with air holes be suitable?
galah681
wrote:
21 Sep 2023
Sorry, could not find the leaf with the larva. Lower leaves attacked by large numbers of Uraba lugens and many leaves had fallen off.
donhe
wrote:
21 Sep 2023
Yes caterpillars can travel tens of metres overnight seeking more food or a pupation place. Best carry a little specimen bottle when on walkabout, to rescue them from predatory birds and wasps.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.065805-35.285162
- Maps Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park
- Places Molonglo Valley, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 - 3 Abundance
- 14 Sep 2023 10:06 AM Recorded on
- galah681 Recorded by
Additional information
- E. blakelyi Associated plant
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
Species information
- Smyriodes (genus) Scientific name
- A Geometer moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-Invasive
- Machine learning
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