Metura elongatus

Saunders' case moth at Darlington, NSW

Metura elongatus at Darlington, NSW - 21 Jan 2024
Metura elongatus at Darlington, NSW - 21 Jan 2024
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Metura elongatus 21 Jan 2024 donhe
Metura elongatus 21 Jan 2024 Hejor1

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • Larvae Breeding behaviour
  • 50mm or larger Animal size
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

Species information

  • Metura elongatus Scientific name
  • Saunders' case moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 819.3m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • Synonyms

    Metura elongata Metura elongatus

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