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Identification history
| Ectopatria horologa | 20 Dec 2023 | donhe | ||
| Praxis marmarinopa | 17 Dec 2023 | donhe | ||
| Unverified | 17 Dec 2023 | DianneClarke |
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6 comments
DianneClarke
wrote:
18 Dec 2023
@donhe Hi Don - I am not convinced that this is Praxis marmarinopa as everywhere I have looked, photos of Praxis marmarinopa have it resting with the wings spread and this one didn't rest with its wings spread. Also, it was smaller than any Praxis I have seen.
donhe
wrote:
18 Dec 2023
True, but I have so far been unable to find that type of wing pattern on any Nolidae, or Tortricidae or Lithosiini etc which do rest like that and are the right size. Clutching at straws.
ibaird
wrote:
18 Dec 2023
The wing pattern to me suggests a Noctuid moth, but no luck so far. Very large eyes.
ibaird
wrote:
21 Dec 2023
I don't see the distinctive white, bi-lobed reniform spot or the white-rimmed orbicular spot of E. horologa here.
DianneClarke
wrote:
24 Dec 2023
Not convinced on E. horploga either - wrong size, pattern and resting pattern but thanks for suggestions :)
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
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DianneClarke NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
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- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
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