Idaea inversata

Purple Wave at O'Connor, ACT

Idaea inversata at O'Connor, ACT - 7 Feb 2018
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Idaea inversata 17 Feb 2018 ibaird

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Attracted to MV light at night.

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ibaird wrote:
   18 Feb 2018
This specimen clearly shows the black head which is a feature of this species which helps distinguish it from the similar I. costaria which is somewhat smaller, usually lighter coloured and has a black and white head. Compare with Sighting No. 22921.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 7 Feb 2018 09:34 PM Recorded on
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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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