Phalaenoides tristifica

1 Willow-herb Day-moth at Bonython, ACT

Phalaenoides tristifica at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2022
Phalaenoides tristifica at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2022
Phalaenoides tristifica at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2022
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Phalaenoides tristifica 16 Jan 2022 ibaird
Phalaenoides tristifica 16 Jan 2022 donhe
Unidentified 16 Jan 2022 RodDeb

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Phalaenoides species possibly

4 comments

RodDeb wrote:
   17 Jan 2022
is it possible that this could be Agaristodes feisthamelii ?
donhe wrote:
   18 Jan 2022
Maybe, but the 2nd and 3rd white forewing patches do not appear to be joined, as they are in Agaristodes feisthamelii, and there is no sign of yellow banding on the abdomen.
ibaird wrote:
   18 Jan 2022
Apparently very old and worn.
RodDeb wrote:
   18 Jan 2022
@donhe and @ibaird thank you very much for taking the time to explain, appreciate your knowledge in these matters.

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