Austrolestes psyche (Cup Ringtail)

Adult markings useful for identifying this species:

humeral stripe NEVER crosses mesopleural suture
Male abdominal tergum 2: dark upper mark is slightly constricted to form a weak hourglass shape, and with NO pale central line or marking
Terga 3-7 dark, with a pale basal ring

(as described in field guide by Theischinger, G. & Hawking, J. 2012, CSIRO publishing)

Austrolestes psyche is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Southern Highlands | South Coast

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Species information

Austrolestes psyche Scientific name
Cup Ringtail Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 1326.5m Recorded at altitude
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