Ectropis (genus)

An engrailed moth at Melba, ACT

Ectropis (genus) at Melba, ACT - 27 Dec 2017
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Identification history

Ectropis (genus) 23 Feb 2020 ibaird
Ectropis (genus) 23 Feb 2020 donhe
Ectropis fractaria 23 Feb 2020 Bron

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6 comments

donhe wrote:
   24 Feb 2020
I think the lines are too clear for E. fractaria, so it is E. bispinaria or E. excursaria, but there is not enough hindwing showing to decide between these.
Bron wrote:
   24 Feb 2020
Thanks
ibaird wrote:
   24 Feb 2020
This is very close to E. excursaria in my personal opinion, see Sighting No. 4230602
Bron wrote:
   24 Feb 2020
I'm not sure how this works - does that mean I shoud change the name or leave it. Thanks
ibaird wrote:
   25 Feb 2020
No, leave it . its a marginal case.
Bron wrote:
   25 Feb 2020
Thanks

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