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Moths (Lepidoptera)
Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae)
Sighting 4205633

Calyptra minuticornis

Vampire Moth at Undefined, NSW

Calyptra minuticornis at Undefined, NSW - 24 Mar 2019 12:46 PM
Calyptra minuticornis at Undefined, NSW - 24 Mar 2019 12:46 PM
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Calyptra minuticornis 13 Dec 2020 GlennCocking
Unverified 2 Apr 2019 HarveyPerkins

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5 comments

HarveyPerkins wrote:
   7 Apr 2019
I suggest these are larvae of Calyptra minuticornis (Erebidae-Calpinae-Calpini). They are feeding on snake vine (Stephania japonica) a known host plant, which grows commonly across the island.
HarveyPerkins wrote:
   7 Apr 2019
Hi Jackie - I didn't find any description of the larvae at the link you provided, The description of the adult was very detailed in a technical sense but gave absolutely no indication of its odd appearance and mimicry. When I first saw the moth, up under the eaves, I really did think it was a bit of dead leaf caught in a spider web!
HarveyPerkins wrote:
   7 Apr 2019
Hmmm.
Looks like there could be quite a bit of variation across sub-species around the world and also with instar stage and development. This pdf looks interesting: http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiDsPHe-LrhAhVCX30KHbRTAQIQjhx6BAgBEAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.boic.org.au%2Ffiles%2FFruit-piercing%2520Moths.pdf&psig=AOvVaw1TUJ5gKGmJAWs40BBfk09P&ust=1554621895362650
GlennCocking wrote:
   11 May 2020
Did your pupa emerge Jackie?
GlennCocking wrote:
   13 Dec 2020
There is some doubt, but le'ts park these observations under Calyptra minuticornis

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