Hygraula nitens

Pond Moth at O'Connor, ACT

Hygraula nitens at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Dec 2022
Hygraula nitens at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Dec 2022
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Identification history

Hygraula nitens 11 Dec 2022 donhe
Hygraula nitens 11 Dec 2022 ibaird

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Attracted to UV light at night (50w Gecko)

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

  • Hygraula nitens Scientific name
  • Pond Moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 914.7m Recorded at altitude
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