Barea zygophora
Concealer Moth at Melba, ACT
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| Barea zygophora | donhe | 9 Jun 2021 | |
| Barea zygophora | ibaird | 8 Jun 2021 | |
| Barea (genus) | donhe | 8 Jun 2021 | |
| Unverified | Bron | 7 Jun 2021 |
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3 comments
8 Jun 2021
To me the lateral view seems strongly suggestive of B. zygomorpha, but the dorsal view perhaps less so. See:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/52228474 .
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/52228474 .
8 Jun 2021
There seem to be several variable and superficially similar Barea species. I am unconvinced that we can distinguish them.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.052978-35.208827
- Places Melba, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 28 Oct 2020 12:13 AM Recorded on
- Bron Recorded by
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
Collections
- Bron Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Barea zygophora Concealer moths (Oecophoridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Barea zygophora Scientific name
- Concealer Moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 800.9m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
Record quality
Quality score
5 / 7
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