Agrotis (genus)

Melba, ACT

Agrotis (genus) at Melba, ACT - 16 Nov 2020
Agrotis (genus) at Melba, ACT - 16 Nov 2020
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Identification history

Agrotis (genus) 16 Dec 2020 donhe
Agrotis (genus) 16 Dec 2020 ibaird
Noctuidae (family) 12 Dec 2020 ibaird
Unidentified 12 Dec 2020 kasiaaus

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1 comment

GlennCocking wrote:
   16 Dec 2020
Given the pectinate antennae and general shape, it's probably Agrotis, possibly A. porphyricillis

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Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

  • Agrotis (genus) Scientific name
  • Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 717m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
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