Ringed Xenica

The Ringed Xenica (Geitoneura acantha) flies from November to March and it can be seen at Mt French right now being in the north of their range. The host plants for their caterpillars are the native grasses, such as Kangaroo Grass (Themeda triandra). The Museum of Victoria says they hide in the grass during the day and emerge at night to feed.

This lovely specimen was taken by one of our members, A. Podlich, at Mt French.

Ringed Xenica (Geitoneura acantha)

November Outing - Moth evening at Frenches Creek

Wattle Bizarre Looper (Anisozyga pieroides)

We got rained out last year so let’s try again.  Just after dark we hope to attract a lot of moths to a white sheet in front of a bright light.  They can then be photographed, identified (the common ones anyway) and released.  We may keep the unusual ones for further identification later.  

This is an introduction to the world of moths. There are many thousands of species and they do valuable pollination (as well as lots of damage to plants by their larvae).  They underpin most of our ecosystems as many mammals, birds and other invertebrates eat both the adults and larvae.

Wes Jenkinson from Beaudesert will ease us into this hidden world.

Time: 3 pm. We may finish up around 8:30pm-ish.

Where: Frenches Creek. 

Directions: This is on private property so if you wish to join us, please send an email and we'll reply with the directions.

Activities: This is a beginner’s activity.  It is suitable for everybody – not much walking. Come for an afternoon walk around the property (not far), along with setting up a white sheet and spotlights. If it rains we will have a drink on the deck, like last year. If it doesn't rain you can socialize while waiting for the moths to arrive.

Dot Underwing Moth (Eudocima materna)

Level of Fitness: Easy: do as much or as little as you want. 

What to Bring: We will have early dinner so bring lots of food and drink, table and chairs, and napkins (starched, of course, in silver rings).  For the moth show bring jacket, insect repellent and torches/lights.  Bring a camera and any moth books you may have laying around.

Upon Arrival: Please register in the Attendance Book and pay your $2 per person participant fee.