Nisista undescribed species (genus)

A geometer moth at Paddys River, ACT

Nisista undescribed species (genus) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Nov 2018
Nisista undescribed species (genus) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Nov 2018
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Nisista undescribed species (genus) 21 Feb 2020 donhe
Nisista undescribed species (genus) 21 Feb 2020 ibaird

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Attracted to UV light at night.

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ibaird wrote:
   22 Feb 2020
Bold Systems 4 recognises an un-named species of Nisista sp.(genus) showing the prominent dark banding this specimen shows calling it Nisista sp. ANIC6 [COI-5P658]. Apparently this species form also occurs in Tasmania.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 11 Nov 2018 08:20 PM Recorded on
  • ibaird Recorded by

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Male Gender

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