Oxycanus (genus)

Unidentified Oxycanus moths at Jerrabomberra, NSW

Oxycanus (genus) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 2 Apr 2022
Oxycanus (genus) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 2 Apr 2022
Oxycanus (genus) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 2 Apr 2022
Oxycanus (genus) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 2 Apr 2022
Oxycanus (genus) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 2 Apr 2022
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Identification history

Oxycanus (genus) 10 Apr 2022 donhe
Oxycanus (genus) 10 Apr 2022 ibaird
Oxycanus dirempta 2 Apr 2022 SteveBorkowskis

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Attracted to UV light

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ibaird wrote:
   10 Apr 2022
On a closer look under magnification I think this may be closer vto O, australis male anetannae, ie longer filaments to antennae, although I'm not 100% sure. Always helps to have Oxycanus (genus) antennae in sharp focus if you can, Male antennae tend to be branched, female not so. Moths of Victoria have a detailed anetnnea visula key which is a reliable guide.
   11 Apr 2022
Thanks for the feedback Ian, I will keep that in mind next time I encounter an Oxycanus moth. I’m excited to find some more now!

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