Macrobathra (genus)

A Cosmet moth (Cosmopteriginae at Forde, ACT

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Identification history

Macrobathra (genus)	9 Nov 2020	donhe
Macrobathra (genus)	9 Nov 2020	ibaird
Agriophara (genus)	9 Nov 2020	donhe
Unverified	9 Nov 2020	kasiaaus

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ibaird wrote:

9 Nov 2020

This moth was photographed nearby to Silver wattles (A. dealbata). Given its not as well marked as other specimenss of this species are it may better identifies as Macrobathra sp. (genus).

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Location information

Coordinates 149.182910 -35.210525
Altitude 640.3m
Maps Goorooyarroo NR (ACT)
Places Forde, ACT

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
6 Nov 2020 08:06 PM Recorded on
kasiaaus Recorded by
Collections
kasiaaus Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Curved-horn moths (all Gelechioidea except Oecophoridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects

Additional information

5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

Macrobathra (genus) Scientific name
A Cosmet moth (Cosmopteriginae Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 1422.3m Recorded at altitude
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Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

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