Dichromodes explanata

Fine-lined Heath Moth at Boro, NSW

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Identification history

Dichromodes explanata	12 Nov 2021	ibaird
Dichromodes explanata	12 Nov 2021	MichaelBedingfield
Dichromodes explanata	11 Nov 2021	donhe
Dichromodes (genus)	11 Nov 2021	ibaird
Unverified	11 Nov 2021	Paul4K

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ibaird wrote:

11 Nov 2021

I agree this species is most probably D. explanata, Fine-lined Heath Moth, given that it matches other images of the species seen online (ALA, iNaturalist). This species apparently has primarily an arid country distribution (Victoria, South Australia), although Bold Systems 4 also shows a record from NSW, north of Canberra (ANIC collection), and LBH recorrds the species also occurs in NSW.

I have not been able to succesfully add Dichromodes explanata to the moth taxonomy Geometridae), but I have reported the problem to CNM (9pm, 11/11/21).

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Location information

Maps Boro
Places Boro, NSW

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
Paul4K Recorded by
Collections
Insects Moths (Lepidoptera) Geometer moths (Geometridae) Paul4K Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Dichromodes explanata

Additional information

Schoenus apogon Associated plant
12mm to 25mm Animal size
Unknown Gender

Species information

Dichromodes explanata Scientific name
Fine-lined Heath Moth Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 732m Recorded at altitude
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Record quality

Images or audio
More than one media file
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Nearby sighting(s) of same species
GPS evidence of location
Description
Additional attributes

Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Queensland

Northern Territory

Western Australia

South Australia

Victoria

Tasmania