Pernattia pusilla

She-Oak Moth at O'Connor, ACT

Pernattia pusilla at O'Connor, ACT - 7 Feb 2021
Pernattia pusilla at O'Connor, ACT - 7 Feb 2021
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Identification history

Pernattia pusilla 10 Feb 2021 donhe
Pernattia pusilla 9 Feb 2021 ibaird

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Attracted to UV light at night (50w Gecko).

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Location information

Sighting information

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Male Gender

Species information

  • Pernattia pusilla Scientific name
  • She-Oak Moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 758.57m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Pernattia exposita

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