Capusa (genus)

Wedge moth at Jerrabomberra, NSW

Capusa (genus) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - suppressed
Capusa (genus) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - suppressed
Capusa (genus) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - suppressed
Capusa (genus) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - suppressed
Capusa (genus) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - suppressed
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Identification history

Capusa (genus) 14 Jan 2023 GlennCocking
Capusa (genus) 14 Jan 2023 SteveBorkowskis

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Attracted to UV light

1 comment

ibaird wrote:
   14 Jan 2023
Examples of Capusa graodes seen elswehere eg. the ALA show the distinct jagged pattern at the outer forewing visible here. I wonder whether that's diagnostic?

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Additional information

  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

  • Capusa (genus) Scientific name
  • Wedge moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 682.72m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
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