Euproctis (genus)
A Tussock Moth at Lilli Pilli, NSW
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| Euproctis (genus) | donhe | 12 Apr 2024 | |
| Euproctis (genus) | MichaelBedingfield | 12 Apr 2024 | |
| Euproctis (genus) | ibaird | 7 Jun 2020 | |
| Unverified | jb2602 | 6 Jun 2020 |
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User's notes
Male and female Tussock Moth possibilities:
Euproctis melanosoma,
Acyphas chinotis,
Nygmia edwardsii,
Orvasca
Yellow on tip of abdomen, front legs, base of costa.
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7 Jun 2020
The yellow markings at the base of the costa and on the legs suggest Orvasca (genus) as described by Moths of Victoria yet Orvasca (genus) is described as a synonym of Euproctis (genus) by the ALA which cites the Australian Faunal Directory.
Location information
- Coordinates 150.233135-35.777599
- Places Lilli Pilli, NSW
Sighting information
- 2 Abundance
- 6 Jun 2020 07:53 AM Recorded on
- jb2602 Recorded by
Collections
- jb2602 South Coast NatureMapr Euproctis (genus) Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Euproctis (genus) Scientific name
- A Tussock Moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 683m Recorded at altitude
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