Hestiochora furcata

A zygaenid moth at Yass River, NSW

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Identification history

Hestiochora furcata	5 Feb 2021	donhe
Hestiochora furcata	5 Feb 2021	GlennCocking
Unverified	4 Feb 2021	donhe
Unverified	4 Feb 2021	SenexRugosus

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4 comments

donhe wrote:

4 Feb 2021

I am unclear how to distinguish Hestiochora furcata from Hestiochora tricolor.

GlennCocking wrote:

5 Feb 2021

That's probably not possible, and we've been storing them under Hestiochora furcata, for which there are many Black Mountain records over the years.

SenexRugosus wrote:

5 Feb 2021

If it's helpful and there are features that can help discriminate, I have more photos. Alternatively, I can capture it.

GlennCocking wrote:

6 Feb 2021

The reference book for Zygaenidae (Tarmann) says that species of the H. tricolor group are essentially indistinguishable unless the genitalia are dissected (or I guess using DNA). Havin a couple of specimens from another place would be good. Preferably the male and the much heavier bodied female.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.159797 -34.893427
Maps Rugosa
Places Yass River, NSW

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
4 Feb 2021 02:44 PM Recorded on
SenexRugosus Recorded by
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Insects Other moths Moths (Lepidoptera) SenexRugosus Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

Additional information

Backhousia citriodora (planted) Associated plant
12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

Hestiochora furcata Scientific name
A zygaenid moth Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 684.3m Recorded at altitude
Machine learning
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New South Wales

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South Australia

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