Alcides metaurus
2 Zodiac Moth at West Mackay, QLD
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| Alcides metaurus | 8 Jan 2026 | WendyEM | ||
| Alcides metaurus | 8 Jan 2026 | ibaird | ||
| Unverified | 7 Jan 2026 | Liam.m |
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North QLD Day Moth
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8 Jan 2026
A new species to be recorded on NatureMapr. Zodiac Moth, family Uraniidae. A tropical day moth fornd in North Queensland and the Northern Territory. Caterpillars fed on vines and trees in the plant family, Euphorbiaceae.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.158742-21.157675
- Places West Mackay, QLD
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- 25 Nov 2025 02:24 PM Recorded on
- Liam.m Recorded by
- 50mm or larger Animal size
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Species information
- Alcides metaurus Scientific name
- Zodiac Moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- External link More information
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4 / 7
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