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Macrobathra desmotoma

A Cosmet moth at Cook, ACT

Macrobathra desmotoma at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 10:55 AM

Macrobathra desmotoma at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 10:55 AM

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Identification history

	Macrobathra desmotoma	25 Nov 2021	ibaird
	Macrobathra desmotoma	25 Nov 2021	CathB

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1 comment

donhe wrote:

25 Nov 2021

Given our limited ability to distinguish M. desmotoma from M. aphristis, I suggest we lump the two species together in CNM.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.074627 -35.269323
Altitude 542.8m
Maps Mount Painter
Places Cook, ACT

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
23 Nov 2021 10:55 AM Recorded on
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Insects Moths (Lepidoptera) Curved-horn moths (all Gelechioidea except Oecophoridae) CathB Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

Additional information

Acacia Associated plant
5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

Macrobathra desmotoma Scientific name
A Cosmet moth Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 804.5m Recorded at altitude
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