Godart’s Hawk Moth species: Copley
Case Moth Larvae on Jointed Cherry
Case Moth larvae on Jointed Cherry, Exocarpus aphyllus, at Copley, in November.
Case Moth larvae living on a motorcycle
This 20mm Case Moth larvae is wandering around on a motorcycle mirror at speeds up to 80kmh.
Moth species: Leigh Creek
Large-eyed Box-owlet Moth
The Large-eyed Box-owlet Moth (Grammodes ocellata), also known as the Black Triangle Moth, in Leigh Creek in early spring.
Giant Wood Moth
Painted Clear Winged Snout Moth
Painted Clear Winged Snout Moth (Genduara acedesta) at Mt Lyndhurst in October.
Kurrajong Bag Moth shelter
The Kurrajong Bag Moth, or Kurrajong Leaf-tier Moth larvae creates a shelter by binding leaves with silken thread. This moth is associated with Brachychitons which are typically found in Queensland, but also seen as far south as Victoria, and here in the northern Flinders Ranges. For more information, check out One Minute Bugs by Dennis Crawford.
Moth caterpillar on Acacia
About 10cm long, this moth caterpillar is yet to be identified. It is feeding on a Broughton Willow in early March and seems to be carrying parasites or eggs. Send us an email if you can tell us about more!
Bookworms! Hawk-moth caterpillars in the library
The butterfly breeding project in the Leigh Creek School Community Library has branched into the wonderful world of Hawk-moths. These fat babies feed vigourously on local Boerhavia groundcovers and daily donations sweet potato vines, growing up to 12cm.
