Dysbatus undescribed species
A Line-moth at Forde, ACT
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| Dysbatus undescribed species | ibaird | 9 Nov 2020 | |
| Dysbatus undescribed species | donhe | 9 Nov 2020 | |
| Unverified | kasiaaus | 9 Nov 2020 |
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2 comments
9 Nov 2020
On their supporting PDF file entitled 'Dysbatus' to Part 4of Moths of Victoria the authors give guidelines for distinguishing Dysbatus species . They say that for D. singularis the main forewimg line has a single point, whereas Dysbatus sp.(genus) or their 'Dysbatus sp.(1) 'has a double point and the black line from the forewing apex in either is gently curved and does not reach as far as main forewing line. Whereas in D. stenodesma it has a sharp kink in it and reaches as far as the main forewing line. Dysbatus seems to be very variable so I reckon I've seen every variation possible in the pointedness pf main forewing line, but if my life was on it I'd choose Dysbatus sp. (genus) in this case!
Location information
- Coordinates 149.183047-35.210325
- Altitude 660.7m
- Maps Goorooyarroo NR (ACT)
- Places Forde, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 6 Nov 2020 08:41 PM Recorded on
- kasiaaus Recorded by
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
Collections
- kasiaaus Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Dysbatus undescribed species Geometer moths (Geometridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Dysbatus undescribed species Scientific name
- A Line-moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 7269.1m Recorded at altitude
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