Ardices curvata

1 Crimson Tiger Moth at Tantawangalo, NSW

Ardices curvata at Tantawangalo, NSW - 30 Sep 2023 07:11 PM
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Identification history

Ardices curvata 4 Apr 2025 WendyEM
Ardices curvata 9 Oct 2023 ibaird
Unverified 9 Oct 2023 NedJohnston

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Landed on my hand

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ibaird wrote:
   9 Oct 2023
The degree and thickness of the black markings on the forewing are highly variable.

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

Species information

  • Ardices curvata Scientific name
  • Crimson Tiger Moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 5280.5m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning

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  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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