Oxycanus (genus)

Unidentified Oxycanus moths at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Oxycanus (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 May 2018
Oxycanus (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 May 2018
Oxycanus (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 May 2018
Oxycanus (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 May 2018
Oxycanus (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 May 2018
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Identification history

Oxycanus dirempta 2 Jul 2019 GlennCocking
Oxycanus sp. (genus) 14 Aug 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Oxycanus rufescens 16 May 2018 zelotypia
Oxycanus rosaceus 15 May 2018 donhe
Oxycanus sp. (genus) 15 May 2018 RodDeb

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2 comments

GlennCocking wrote:
   21 May 2018
I find it hard to say whether the antennae are closest to rufescens or dirempta despite the good photo of them. Is it the antennae or the wing/body colours that causes you to prefer rufescens John?
GlennCocking wrote:
   2 Jul 2019
I believe this is one of the less common wing pattern forms of O. dirempta

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  • 14 May 2018 11:45 AM Recorded on
  • RodDeb Recorded by

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