Epermenia exilis

Shark Moth (family Epermeniidae) at Melba, ACT

Epermenia exilis at Melba, ACT - 4 Oct 2020
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Identification history

Epermenia exilis 27 May 2022 GlennCocking
Epermenia (genus) 15 Jun 2021 GlennCocking
Unidentified 14 Jun 2021 Bron

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5 comments

donhe wrote:
   15 Jun 2021
Epermenia exilis ?
donhe wrote:
   15 Jun 2021
The erect scales are along the hindmargin, indicating Epermenidae.
GlennCocking wrote:
   15 Jun 2021
I think Don is right re Epermeniidae. From memory the palpi also are a good match.
ibaird wrote:
   15 Jun 2021
Judging by images on iNaturaliist, E. exilis looks quite likely to me.
ibaird wrote:
   15 Jun 2021
According to A Guide to the Moths of Australia (Zborowski and Edwards 2007) larvae have been reared from two local common species: (cherry ballart) Exocarpus cupressiformis and blackthorn (Bursaria spinosa).

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