Philobota brachypterous female species

Melba, ACT

Philobota brachypterous female species at Melba, ACT - 13 May 2021
Philobota brachypterous female species at Melba, ACT - 13 May 2021
Philobota brachypterous female species at Melba, ACT - 13 May 2021
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Identification history

Philobota brachypterous female species 3 Jul 2022 GlennCocking
Philobota (genus) 3 Jul 2022 donhe
Philobota (genus) 2 Jul 2022 GlennCocking
Unidentified 17 May 2021 kasiaaus

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About 12mm long

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GlennCocking wrote:
   2 Jul 2022
This isn't Philbobota pilipes. I believe it's the male of the undescribed Philobota species that has wingless females and is shown on p85 of Moths in the ACT.

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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