Periscepta polysticta

Spotted Day Moth at Stromlo, ACT

Periscepta polysticta at Stromlo, ACT - 5 Oct 2017
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Identification history

Periscepta polysticta 11 Oct 2017 ibaird
Unidentified 8 Oct 2017 Christine

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I assume this is another Grapevine Moth, but not 100% sure.

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ibaird wrote:
   8 Oct 2017
I suspect this may not be a P. glycine (Vine Moth). The number of white markings on the leading edge of the RHS forewing suggests it may be Periscepta polysticha but I'm not sure whether the underwing hindwing would have a partially white margin, which seems to be shown in the image. Needs a second and maybe third opinion, I think!
GlennCocking wrote:
   12 Oct 2017
Yes, it is Periscepta polysticha. The broken white line in the underside margin if the hinwing matches it, much better than Phalaenoides glycine.

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