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Palaeosia undescribed species
1 O'Connor, ACT
Identification history
| Palaeosia undescribed species | 25 Mar 2022 | donhe | ||
| Palaeosia undescribed species | 25 Mar 2022 | ibaird |
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Attracted to UV light at night (50w Gecko).
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ibaird wrote:
25 Mar 2022
On their supporting disc to Moths of Victoria (Part 2) they recognise two distinct un-named species other than P, bicosta., 'Paleaosia sp.(1)' and 'Paleaosia sp.(2)'.
Palaeosia sp.(1) has a fine, yellow edge on a pale costa, Grey collar, cream head, dark forewings., wingspan usually greater than 30 mm.
Paleaosia sp.(2) has a pale costa, black edge at the base grading to yellow, Pale collar and head, pale forewings. wingspan variable, less than 40mm.
Moths of Victoria show both sexes of P. bicosta having a distinct costa with strongly contrasting red-orange and cream streaks.
Palaeosia sp.(1) has a fine, yellow edge on a pale costa, Grey collar, cream head, dark forewings., wingspan usually greater than 30 mm.
Paleaosia sp.(2) has a pale costa, black edge at the base grading to yellow, Pale collar and head, pale forewings. wingspan variable, less than 40mm.
Moths of Victoria show both sexes of P. bicosta having a distinct costa with strongly contrasting red-orange and cream streaks.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.113367-35.259537
- Altitude 595.2m
- Places O'Connor, ACT
Species information
- Not Sensitive
- Local Native
- Non-Invasive
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 22 Mar 2022 08:21 PM Recorded on
- ibaird Recorded by
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- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
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