including Australia, and several Tasmanian frog 
species are highly susceptible. 
What to do 
Before heading off on one of our field naturalist 
excursions, please remember to clean and dry 
your boots and other equipment. You don't need 
any fancy cleaning agent, detergent will do. 
Please not that root rot can also affect garden 
plants such as azaleas and rhododendrons. 
It is important to clean your boots when you 
return from a field trip as well and ensure that 
you clean them in an area that drains to your 
septic or sewage system. 
More information 
Root rot 
http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/ThemeNod 
es/EGIL-53Y2ZC?open 
Chytrid 
http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/WebPages/ 
LJEM-673V89?open 
Photo Feature—Development of the Cup Moth 
Robyn Gates 
T he following photos were sent in recently by Robyn Gates. They illustrate the development of the 
cop moth, identified by Dr Peter McQuillan as Doratifera oxleyi. 
[Ed's note: A regular photo feature like this would be a great addition to our regular Bulletin. If you have 
any have interesting photos, please send them to the editor (email address above) with brief caption 
information such as identification, date and location. Please send photos as jpeg files, with caption 
information in the body of the email. I look forward to your contributions!] 
Tasmanian Field Naturalists Club BULLETIN 340 October 2010 p6 
