Nyctemera amicus

2 Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth at Glenroy, NSW

Nyctemera amicus at Glenroy, NSW - suppressed
Nyctemera amicus at Glenroy, NSW - suppressed
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Identification history

Nyctemera amicus 15 Aug 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Nyctemera amicus 30 Sep 2023 RobG1

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I wasn't really paying attention to this moth, as I was photographing something else at the time. I meant to get back to it, once I had finished (but forgot). I have just noticed, from my photos, that it appears to be trapped on the sticky leaves of a Drosera.

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KylieWaldon wrote:
   1 Oct 2023
wow. I've only ever seen tiny insects stuck. never something that size. great capture.

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  • Drosera sp. Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Injured / sick Animal health
  • Other activity Insect behaviour on flower

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