Bathytricha truncata

Sugarcane Stem Borer, Maned Moth at Majura, ACT

Bathytricha truncata at Majura, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 04:53 AM

Bathytricha truncata at Majura, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 04:53 AM

Bathytricha truncata at Majura, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 04:53 AM

Bathytricha truncata at Majura, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 04:53 AM

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Identification history

	Bathytricha truncata	7 Feb 2021	donhe
	Bathytricha truncata	7 Feb 2021	ibaird
	Unverified	7 Feb 2021	FeralGhostbat

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2 comments

GlennCocking wrote:

14 Feb 2021

This doesn't seem to have the dense erect hairy scales on the collar as does B. truncata

donhe wrote:

14 Feb 2021

Long abdomen and sparse markings look good for B. truncata. Could the hairy collar be a sex thing? Or perhaps it was tired?

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Location information

Coordinates 149.182556 -35.300889
Altitude 563.0m
Places Majura, ACT

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
7 Feb 2021 04:53 AM Recorded on
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Insects Moths (Lepidoptera) Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae) FeralGhostbat Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

Species information

Bathytricha truncata Scientific name
Sugarcane Stem Borer, Maned Moth Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Medium weed or pest
Up to 864m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Nonagria exitiosa

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