Psilosticha absorpta

Fine-waved Bark Moth at Kambah, ACT

Psilosticha absorpta at Kambah, ACT - 19 Sep 2019
Psilosticha absorpta at Kambah, ACT - 19 Sep 2019
Psilosticha absorpta at Kambah, ACT - 19 Sep 2019
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Identification history

Psilosticha absorpta 25 Sep 2019 donhe
Psilosticha absorpta 25 Sep 2019 GlennCocking
Ectropis fractaria 19 Sep 2019 donhe
Unidentified 19 Sep 2019 Marthijn

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Wingspan 35mm. Looks like Phelotis Cognata or Boarmiini sp. as far as wing pattern is concerned, but to me the head looks very different.

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GlennCocking wrote:
   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.

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  • 19 Sep 2019 11:39 AM Recorded on
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  • Unknown Gender

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