Sighting 3385324
Macrobathra desmotoma
A Cosmet moth at Gungahlin, ACT
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| Macrobathra desmotoma | ibaird | 19 Nov 2017 | |
| Macrobathra desmotoma | ibaird | 19 Nov 2017 | |
| Macrobathra euryleuca | David | 19 Nov 2017 |
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1 comment
20 Nov 2017
This seems a better fit given the markings on the moth than E. euryleuca. V. nice photo. The caterpillars of the species are known to feed on Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) which fits with your photo.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.158206-35.162779
- Maps Mulligans Flat
- Places Gungahlin, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 18 Nov 2017 05:26 PM Recorded on
- David Recorded by
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
Collections
- David Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Macrobathra desmotoma Curved-horn moths (all Gelechioidea except Oecophoridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Macrobathra desmotoma Scientific name
- A Cosmet moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 804.5m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
Record quality
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4 / 7
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