Asura cervicalis

Spotted Lichen Moth at Sheldon, QLD

Asura cervicalis at Sheldon, QLD - 24 Aug 2024
Asura cervicalis at Sheldon, QLD - 24 Aug 2024
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Asura cervicalis 26 Aug 2024 ibaird
Asura cervicalis 26 Aug 2024 donhe
Unidentified 26 Aug 2024 PJH123

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Asura cervicalis Walker, 1854 It had clearly just emerged, based on the nearby pupa (covered in hairs) and the spot of pinkish-brown fluid expelled after emergence. I think we can attribute the eggs to her as well though they must be infertile if they are indeed her's.

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donhe wrote:
   26 Aug 2024
Perhaps a male came, copulated, and cleared off. Typical.
donhe wrote:
   29 Aug 2024
What was the approximate diameter of the eggs?
PJH123 wrote:
   30 Aug 2024
@donhe, Approximation only: they are egg shaped, with the pointed end flattened where they are attached to the leaf, and stand about 0.5mm tall and about 0.4mm at their widest.
PJH123 wrote:
   30 Aug 2024

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