Philobota chionoptera

A concealer moth at Paddys River, ACT

Philobota chionoptera at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Nov 2017
Philobota chionoptera at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Nov 2017
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Identification history

Philobota chionoptera 31 May 2018 GlennCocking
Philobota chionoptera 22 Feb 2018 GlennCocking
Unidentified 2 Nov 2017 JohnBundock

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3 comments

GlennCocking wrote:
   23 Feb 2018
Female. This identification is not certain. There are similar species.
michaelb wrote:
   31 May 2018
Hi Glenn
Just questioning the correct spelling of this species, which I can't find anywhere.
Maybe Philobota chionoptera?
GlennCocking wrote:
   31 May 2018
Sorry Michael, you are right. I wish theere weren't so many similar species names.

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  • 3 Abundance
  • 2 Nov 2017 09:27 AM Recorded on
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