Dasypodia cymatodes

2 Northern old lady moth at Amaroo, ACT

Dasypodia cymatodes at Amaroo, ACT - 5 Jan 2022
Dasypodia cymatodes at Amaroo, ACT - 5 Jan 2022
Dasypodia cymatodes at Amaroo, ACT - 5 Jan 2022
Dasypodia cymatodes at Amaroo, ACT - 5 Jan 2022
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Identification history

Dasypodia cymatodes 6 Jan 2022 donhe
Dasypodia cymatodes 6 Jan 2022 ibaird
Unidentified 6 Jan 2022 chriselidie

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User's notes

Found this moth on the outside of a pot containing an Acacia. It was in the process of developing its wings, so must have left the cocoon very recently.

2 comments

ibaird wrote:
   6 Jan 2022
Yes, a very fresh looking specimen.
chriselidie wrote:
   6 Jan 2022
Thanks for that - the moth you suggested looks like a perfect match as far as I can tell!

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 5 Jan 2022 10:07 PM Recorded on
  • chriselidie Recorded by

Additional information

  • Found on pot containing an Acacia Associated plant
  • None. Associated Insect
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender

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