Circopetes obtusata

Grey Twisted Moth at Yass River, NSW

Circopetes obtusata at Yass River, NSW - 16 Nov 2021
Circopetes obtusata at Yass River, NSW - 16 Nov 2021
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Identification history

Circopetes obtusata 9 Jul 2023 ibaird
Circopetes obtusata 8 Jul 2023 120Acres

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3 comments

donhe wrote:
   8 Jul 2023
@120Acres : How are you distinguishing it as C. obtusata rather than a Parepisparis species?
ibaird wrote:
   9 Jul 2023
I think the forewing pattern indicates Circoptes (genus) rather than pareppisparis (genus).
120Acres wrote:
   9 Jul 2023
Phew! Thank you. I just guessed as am no expert. Just a simple farmer. :)

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 16 Nov 2021 07:46 AM Recorded on
  • 120Acres Recorded by

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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