Painted Cup Moth, Doratifera oxleyi, female
Early March 2015
Meehan Range
Image and identification by Simon Grove (TMAG), used with permission.

Early March 2015
Meehan Range
Image and identification by Simon Grove (TMAG), used with permission.


Late March 2020
Hobart/ nipaluna
The eggs are covered by a thick layer of dark scales. It is clear that this female has an ample supply of scales for egg coating.
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Hobart/ nipaluna
The eggs are covered by a thick layer of dark scales. It is clear that this female has an ample supply of scales for egg coating.





Mid March 2018
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart/ nipaluna
When detected the moth hangs on with only the rear legs and then goes link, swinging downwards.
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Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart/ nipaluna
When detected the moth hangs on with only the rear legs and then goes link, swinging downwards.






Late October 2019
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart/nipaluna
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart/nipaluna
Notes: Cup moths caused Eucalypt decline around Hobart in 2010.
Nov 2019 there were reports that they were causing similar damage.
Nov 2019 there were reports that they were causing similar damage.