Asura cervicalis

Spotted Lichen Moth at Sheldon, QLD

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Identification history

Asura cervicalis	26 Aug 2024	ibaird
Asura cervicalis	26 Aug 2024	donhe
Unverified	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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Location information

Places Sheldon, QLD

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
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Sheldon Insects Moths (Lepidoptera) Tiger moths (Arctiinae) PJH123 Greater Brisbane NatureMapr

Additional information

25mm to 50mm Animal size
Female Gender
Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour

Species information

Asura cervicalis Scientific name
Spotted Lichen Moth Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 759.78m Recorded at altitude
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