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Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae)
Sighting 4241441

Agrotis munda

Brown Cutworm at Aranda, ACT

Agrotis munda at Aranda, ACT - 14 Nov 2019
Agrotis munda at Aranda, ACT - 14 Nov 2019
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Identification history

Agrotis munda 1 May 2020 ibaird
Agrotis munda 1 May 2020 GlennCocking
Proteuxoa (genus) 14 Nov 2019 donhe
Unidentified 14 Nov 2019 Jubeyjubes

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5 comments

donhe wrote:
   15 Nov 2019
A challenging photo, but the forewing subcostal and central pale streaks, and the white crescent moon mark, put me in mind of Proteuxoa epiplecta ?
ibaird wrote:
   15 Nov 2019
Yes, could be, but the specimen isapparently very worn and the crescent mark is not well defined and should have two lines.
donhe wrote:
   15 Nov 2019
Yes, and this specimen has no central chestnut streak, and the pale circular spot in front of the crescent is too big, and the pale streak from the crescent to the margin, are all unlike the markings of P. epiplecta.
I think we must look elsewhere.
GlennCocking wrote:
   1 May 2020
The moth has pectinate antennae, which brings Agrotis to mind and I think I can see the Agrotis munda pattern
ibaird wrote:
   1 May 2020
OK, but simply 'Agrotis (genus)' might be safer still.

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