Oxycanus (genus)

Unidentified Oxycanus moths at Narrabundah, ACT

Oxycanus (genus) at Narrabundah, ACT - 12 May 2022
Oxycanus (genus) at Narrabundah, ACT - 12 May 2022
Oxycanus (genus) at Narrabundah, ACT - 12 May 2022
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Identification history

Oxycanus (genus) 20 May 2022 GlennCocking
Oxycanus (genus) 12 May 2022 ibaird
Unidentified 12 May 2022 NDM13

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User's notes

Poor girl was injured and laying eggs. Safely relocated to a nearby tree. Second one to fly into my courtyard this fortnight.

2 comments

ibaird wrote:
   12 May 2022
Probably Oxycanus dirempta (Variable Oxycanus) although lack of precise detail visible of the antennae means ID not 100% sure.
NDM13 wrote:
   12 May 2022
Thank you! Will try and get better images next time (these are screenshots of a video). Little pile of eggs is still here and have turned black. Wasn’t sure what to do with them in the pouring rain last night. Any recommendations? Thank you!

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 12 May 2022 01:37 AM Recorded on
  • NDM13 Recorded by

Additional information

  • 50mm or larger Animal size
  • Female Gender
  • Egg laying Breeding behaviour

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