Hepialidae (family)

Unidentified Swift or Ghost Moth at Paddys River, ACT

Hepialidae (family) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Apr 2021
Hepialidae (family) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Apr 2021
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Identification history

Hepialidae (family) 26 Apr 2021 donhe
Hepialidae (family) 25 Apr 2021 ibaird
Unidentified 25 Apr 2021 NedJohnston

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donhe wrote:
   25 Apr 2021
Not many known undersides to go on, in
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/hepi/hepi-under.html

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  • 25 Apr 2021 09:10 AM Recorded on
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