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Microdes diplodonta

Double-toothed Carpet at suppressed

Microdes diplodonta at suppressed - 14 Jan 2023
Microdes diplodonta at suppressed - 14 Jan 2023
Microdes diplodonta at suppressed - 14 Jan 2023
Microdes diplodonta at suppressed - 14 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Microdes diplodonta 14 Jan 2023 donhe
Microdes diplodonta 14 Jan 2023 ibaird
Unidentified 14 Jan 2023 Steve_Bok

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User's notes

Attracted to UV light. Approx 15mm wingspan

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ibaird wrote:
   14 Jan 2023
Quite worn, but there is variation in M. diplodonta.

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Species information

  • Microdes diplodonta Scientific name
  • Double-toothed Carpet Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 14 Jan 2023 12:16 AM Recorded on
  • Steve_Bok Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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