Phalaenoides tristifica

Willow-herb Day-moth at Bonython, ACT

Phalaenoides tristifica at Bonython, ACT - 6 Jan 2019
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Identification history

Phalaenoides tristifica 6 Jan 2019 ibaird
Phalaenoides tristifica 6 Jan 2019 donhe
Idalima affinis 6 Jan 2019 WarrenRowland
Unidentified 6 Jan 2019 WarrenRowland

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2 comments

   7 Jan 2019
I think this is a moth, rather than a butterfly.
WarrenRowland wrote:
   7 Jan 2019
hadn't even considered moths, Idalima affinis perhaps?

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