Pernattia pusilla

She-Oak Moth at Jerrabomberra, NSW

Pernattia pusilla at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 16 Jan 2023
Pernattia pusilla at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 16 Jan 2023
Pernattia pusilla at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 16 Jan 2023
Pernattia pusilla at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 16 Jan 2023
Pernattia pusilla at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 16 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Pernattia pusilla 19 Jan 2023 donhe
Pernattia pusilla 19 Jan 2023 SteveBorkowskis

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Attracted to UV light. Approx 20mm long

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Sighting information

Additional information

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

Species information

  • Pernattia pusilla Scientific name
  • She-Oak Moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 758.57m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Pernattia exposita

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