Psilosticha absorpta
Fine-waved Bark Moth at Kambah, ACT
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| Psilosticha absorpta | donhe | 25 Sep 2019 | |
| Psilosticha absorpta | GlennCocking | 25 Sep 2019 | |
| Ectropis fractaria | donhe | 19 Sep 2019 | |
| Unverified | Marthijn | 19 Sep 2019 |
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User's notes
Wingspan 35mm. Looks like Phelotis Cognata or Boarmiini sp. as far as wing pattern is concerned, but to me the head looks very different.
1 comment
25 Sep 2019
The linear antennae show it's either Ectropis fractaria female or a Psilosticha sp. Given there is no sign of a circular mark on the hindwing typical of Ectropis fractaria, and noting the costa of the forewing, I think it's Psilosticha. The hindwing waves suggest Psilosticha absorpta.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.065757-35.377119
- Places Kambah, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 19 Sep 2019 11:39 AM Recorded on
- Marthijn Recorded by
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
- Unknown Gender
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- Marthijn Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Psilosticha absorpta Geometer moths (Geometridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Psilosticha absorpta Scientific name
- Fine-waved Bark Moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 903.5m Recorded at altitude
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