Amata (genus)

Handmaiden Moth at Stromlo, ACT

Amata (genus) at Stromlo, ACT - 3 Oct 2021
Amata (genus) at Stromlo, ACT - 3 Oct 2021
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Identification history

Amata sp. (genus) 5 Oct 2021 ibaird
Amata sp. (genus) 5 Oct 2021 donhe
Arctiinae (subfamily) 4 Oct 2021 HelenCross

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3 comments

donhe wrote:
   5 Oct 2021
The totally black head and body are characteristic of Amata sp.
donhe wrote:
   5 Oct 2021
Can CNM please consolidate 'Amata (genus)' with 'Amata sp.' and 'Amata sp. (genus)' ?
GlennCocking wrote:
   5 Oct 2021
I amalgamated them all under Amata (genus), and that was in stable use for a long time. Then "Amata sp." was added again. I'll ask Michael B. if it's safe to just merge the Amata sp. into Amata (genus)

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 3 Oct 2021 02:59 PM Recorded on
  • HelenCross Recorded by

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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