Homodes bracteigutta

3 An Erebid moth (Catocalini at Weerriba, QLD

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Identification history

Homodes bracteigutta	17 Jun 2025	donhe
Homodes bracteigutta	17 Jun 2025	ibaird
Unverified	17 Jun 2025	PJH123

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Homodes bracteigutta (Walker, 1862)

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ibaird wrote:

17 Jun 2025

A stunning and interesting species!
The caterpillar apparently mimics Weaver Ants ( Oecophylla sp. FORMICINAE).
https://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/cato/bracteigutta.html

HelenCross wrote:

3 hrs ago

Colourful moth - would love to see one of the caterpillars!

PJH123 wrote:

1 hr ago

@HelenCross
https://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/cato/bracteigutta.html#:~:text=Homodes%20bracteigutta&text=This%20caterpillar%20is%20green%20or,ants%20talking%20to%20each%20other.&text=Weaver%20Ants%20(%20Oecophylla%20sp.,FORMICINAE).

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Location information

Coordinates 150.671342 -22.836292
Places Weerriba, QLD

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
18 Oct 2008 11:07 PM Recorded on
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Additional information

12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

Homodes bracteigutta Scientific name
An Erebid moth (Catocalini Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
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Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Queensland

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South Australia

Victoria

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