Elhamma australasiae
A Swift or Ghost moth (Hepialidae) at Charleys Forest, NSW
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| Elhamma australasiae | ibaird | 26 Jan 2023 | |
| Elhamma australasiae | donhe | 26 Jan 2023 | |
| Unverified | arjay | 26 Jan 2023 |
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User's notes
Moth was in a jar. No way would it stay still otherwise. And yeah we released it after photography.
2 comments
26 Jan 2023
So how much variation is there in size in the E. australiasiae? These range from maybe 30 mm up to over 50 mm. I would have thought they would be closer in size than that unless some are male and some female. They also vary in their degree of 'hairiness' around the head.
26 Jan 2023
There is a lot of variation in colour and pattern in these. The general shape and size is within that band you state.. Have a look on the Atlas of Lliving Australia for this species and you will see the variation.
Location information
- Maps Mongarlowe River
- Places Charleys Forest, NSW
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- arjay Recorded by
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
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- arjay Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Elhamma australasiae Swift and Ghost moths (Hepialidae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Elhamma australasiae Scientific name
- A Swift or Ghost moth (Hepialidae) Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1117.9m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Porina banghaasii Porina banghaasi
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