Pyraustinae (subfamily)

Unidentified Pyraustinae moths at Melba, ACT

Pyraustinae (subfamily) at Melba, ACT - 15 Mar 2022
Pyraustinae (subfamily) at Melba, ACT - 15 Mar 2022
Pyraustinae (subfamily) at Melba, ACT - 15 Mar 2022
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Identification history

Pyraustinae (subfamily) 1 Jun 2022 donhe
Pyraustinae (subfamily) 31 May 2022 ibaird
Unidentified 23 Apr 2022 kasiaaus

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3 comments

donhe wrote:
   23 Apr 2022
Ostrinia furnacalis ?
GlennCocking wrote:
   31 May 2022
It's tempting to match this to plainer O. furnicalis, but the upturned palpi don't match that member of the Pyraustinae.
kasiaaus wrote:
   31 May 2022
It was very hard to photograph because it reflected light in an unusual way and appeared very shiny.

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 15 Mar 2022 10:28 PM Recorded on
  • kasiaaus Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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