Agarista agricola
Joseph's Coat Moth at Sheldon, QLD
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| Agarista agricola | ibaird | 21 Dec 2023 | |
| Agarista agricola | donhe | 20 Dec 2023 | |
| Unverified | PJH123 | 20 Dec 2023 |
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Various larval instars of Agarista agricola (Donovan, 1805) feeding on Cayratia clematidea (Mueller, 1860) Domin, K. (1912). 14 specimens found on two vines, possible more on the property, not all vines inspected. Female adult seen on several occasions but appears camera shy.
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Location information
- Places Sheldon, QLD
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- PJH123 Recorded by
- Cayratia clematidea Associated plant
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
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- Sheldon PJH123 NatureMapr Agarista agricola Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Agarista agricola Scientific name
- Joseph's Coat Moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 159m Recorded at altitude
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