Oxycanus (genus)
Unidentified Oxycanus moths at Jerrabomberra, NSW
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| Oxycanus (genus) | donhe | 10 Apr 2022 | |
| Oxycanus (genus) | ibaird | 10 Apr 2022 | |
| Oxycanus dirempta | SteveBorkowskis | 2 Apr 2022 |
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Attracted to UV light
2 comments
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!
Location information
- Places Jerrabomberra, NSW
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- SteveBorkowskis Recorded by
- 50mm or larger Animal size
Collections
- SteveBorkowskis Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Oxycanus (genus) Swift and Ghost moths (Hepialidae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Oxycanus (genus) Scientific name
- Unidentified Oxycanus moths Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1362m Recorded at altitude
Record quality
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