Macrobathra (genus)

A Cosmet moth (Cosmopteriginae at Cook, ACT

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Identification history

Macrobathra (genus)	4 Jan 2021	GlennCocking
Macrobathra (genus)	4 Jan 2021	ibaird
Unverified	4 Jan 2021	CathB

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ibaird wrote:

4 Jan 2021

Some features suggest M. arrectella (i.e white base to palps) but to be defensible more of the hind part of the moth would need to be not missing ( although that species appears to be quite variable).

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Location information

Coordinates 149.073585 -35.266707
Altitude 635.7m
Maps Mount Painter
Places Cook, ACT

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
2 Jan 2021 03:36 PM Recorded on
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CathB Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Curved-horn moths (all Gelechioidea except Oecophoridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects

Additional information

Bursaria spinosa Associated plant
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

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