Capusa (genus)

Wedge moth at Melba, ACT

Capusa (genus) at Melba, ACT - 26 Dec 2021
Capusa (genus) at Melba, ACT - 26 Dec 2021
Capusa (genus) at Melba, ACT - 26 Dec 2021
Capusa (genus) at Melba, ACT - 26 Dec 2021
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Identification history

Capusa (genus) 23 Feb 2022 ibaird
Capusa sp.(genus) 23 Feb 2022 donhe
Capusa (genus) 23 Feb 2022 donhe
Capusa senilis 22 Feb 2022 kasiaaus

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3 comments

ibaird wrote:
   22 Feb 2022
I think we need to see the hindwing has a black terminal tip to be sure its C. senilis. Have you any photos showing the hindwing of this moth?
donhe wrote:
   23 Feb 2022
How about making one of the redundant Capusa (genus) listing for immatures, and the other for adult moths ?
kasiaaus wrote:
   23 Feb 2022
Unfortunately no photo of hindwings. I will know to try next time.

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

Species information

  • Capusa (genus) Scientific name
  • Wedge moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 682.72m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
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