Macrobathra (genus)

A Cosmet moth (Cosmopteriginae at Melba, ACT

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Identification history

	Macrobathra (genus)	6 Feb 2022	ibaird
	Macrobathra (genus)	6 Feb 2022	kasiaaus

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2 comments

kasiaaus wrote:

6 Feb 2022

I think it's the same species as sighting 4422320

ibaird wrote:

6 Feb 2022

Yes, I agree. It was difficult to attempt, but thought I could not find a match with the many Macrrobathra species on Bold Systems 4. Difficult because amost photos there are of set museum specimens.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.050212 -35.208823
Altitude 575.2m
Places Melba, ACT

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
2 Dec 2021 12:35 AM Recorded on
kasiaaus Recorded by
Collections
kasiaaus Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Curved-horn moths (all Gelechioidea except Oecophoridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects

Additional information

12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

Macrobathra (genus) Scientific name
A Cosmet moth (Cosmopteriginae Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 1422.3m Recorded at altitude
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Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Queensland

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South Australia

Victoria

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