Agrotis porphyricollis

Variable Cutworm at Melba, ACT

Agrotis porphyricollis at Melba, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 01:36 AM
Agrotis porphyricollis at Melba, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 01:36 AM
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Identification history

Agrotis porphyricollis 2 Aug 2021 ibaird
Agrotis porphyricollis 2 Aug 2021 GlennCocking
Thoracolopha (genus) 14 May 2021 donhe
Thoracolopha (genus) 13 May 2021 ibaird
Crossophora semiota 13 May 2021 donhe
Unverified 12 May 2021 Bron

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3 comments

ibaird wrote:
   13 May 2021
Thoracolopha (genus) possibly T. verecunda , see Sighting No. 4361625.
donhe wrote:
   13 May 2021
The colours do not look the same ? Is that a trivial difference?
ibaird wrote:
   13 May 2021
I thought the shape and overall extent of markings suggested Thoracolopha (especially the side-on view showing a mark at the based of the forewing corresponding with the cited sighting) - assuming an old and worn specimen lacking a clear v-shaped forewing mark.

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