Proteuxoa sp. (21) (MoV, Part 9)

A Noctuid moth (Acronictinae) at Melba, ACT

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Identification history

Proteuxoa sp. (21) (MoV, Part 9)	24 Mar 2021	GlennCocking
Proteuxoa sp. (21) (MoV, Part 9)	12 Mar 2021	GlennCocking
Proteuxoa (genus)	11 Mar 2021	ibaird
Unverified	10 Mar 2021	Bron

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ibaird wrote:

11 Mar 2021

Moths of Victoria (Part 9) identifies several un-named Proteuxoa sp. with faint reniform marks and dark brown or blackish uniform colouration overall. Examples are 'Proteuxia sp. (9), sp. (21) and sp. (28)'. They say sp. (21) and sp. (28) also occur in the ACT.

GlennCocking wrote:

12 Mar 2021

Yes, it's their sp21 for which CNM has one previous record. It seems to be flying commonly at the moment.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.053111 -35.208934
Places Melba, ACT

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
8 Mar 2021 10:23 AM Recorded on
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Insects Moths (Lepidoptera) Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae) Bron Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

Additional information

12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

Proteuxoa sp. (21) (MoV, Part 9) Scientific name
A Noctuid moth (Acronictinae) Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 907.6m Recorded at altitude
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Additional attributes

Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Queensland

Northern Territory

Western Australia

South Australia

Victoria

Tasmania