Leistomorpha brontoscopa

A concealer moth at Dunlop, ACT

Leistomorpha brontoscopa at Dunlop, ACT - 22 Sep 2019
Leistomorpha brontoscopa at Dunlop, ACT - 22 Sep 2019
Leistomorpha brontoscopa at Dunlop, ACT - 22 Sep 2019
Leistomorpha brontoscopa at Dunlop, ACT - 22 Sep 2019
Leistomorpha brontoscopa at Dunlop, ACT - 22 Sep 2019
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Identification history

Leistomorpha brontoscopa 25 Sep 2019 GlennCocking
Leistomorpha brontoscopa 23 Sep 2019 donhe
Unidentified 23 Sep 2019 CathB

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Extremely well camouflaged in litter. Alive, but reluctant to move even when I picked up its twig.

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 22 Sep 2019 02:20 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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