Pollanisus (genus)

A Forester Moth at Kambah, ACT

Pollanisus (genus) at Kambah, ACT - 29 Oct 2018
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Identification history

Pollanisus (genus) 13 Jan 2019 ibaird
Pollanisus (genus) 11 Jan 2019 GlennCocking
Unidentified 29 Oct 2018 MatthewFrawley

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Looked about same size as Satin-green Forester but the markings were a bit different i.e. not fully green. Not sure if it is this species, and they vary in colour, or a different type of moth?

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GlennCocking wrote:
   31 Oct 2018
I think it is a Pollanisus species, there is often black on the wings. It does have its wings rolled more than I've noticed before, but that may well be because I've only seen active ones. Do the antennae in the photo have white tips?

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  • 29 Oct 2018 12:38 PM Recorded on
  • MatthewFrawley Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender

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