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Anestia (genus)

A tiger moth at Belconnen, ACT

Anestia (genus) at Belconnen, ACT - 8 Apr 2024
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Identification history

Erebidae (family) 9 Apr 2024 donhe
Anestia (genus) 9 Apr 2024 DianneClarke
Anestia (genus) 9 Apr 2024 Hejor1

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donhe wrote:
   9 Apr 2024
Flightless females from other Erebidae subfamiles besides Arctiinae lay eggs on their cocoon eg Orgyia anartoides.

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  • Larvae Breeding behaviour
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

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