Anthela acuta

2 Common Anthelid at Braemar, NSW

Anthela acuta at Braemar, NSW - 1 May 2025 08:52 AM
Anthela acuta at Braemar, NSW - 1 May 2025 08:52 AM
Anthela acuta at Braemar, NSW - 1 May 2025 08:52 AM
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Identification history

Anthela acuta 2 May 2025 ibaird
Anthela acuta 2 May 2025 Curiosity

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Surprised to see this caterpillar on a wet, chilly (10 deg) morning. Image 3 is a partial view of the underside. Recently, I've seen a few larvae similar to this one on various plants around the yard.

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • grass Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

Species information

  • Anthela acuta Scientific name
  • Common Anthelid Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1664.8m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Darala excisa

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