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Praxis aterrima

Black Praxis at suppressed

Praxis aterrima at suppressed - 28 Jan 2023
Praxis aterrima at suppressed - 28 Jan 2023
Praxis aterrima at suppressed - 28 Jan 2023
Praxis aterrima at suppressed - 28 Jan 2023
Praxis aterrima at suppressed - 28 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Praxis aterrima 29 Jan 2023 donhe
Praxis aterrima 29 Jan 2023 ibaird
Unidentified 29 Jan 2023 Steve_Bok

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User's notes

Attracted to UV light. Approx 25-30mm wingspan. Praxis edwardsii?

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Species information

  • Praxis aterrima Scientific name
  • Black Praxis Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 2 Abundance
  • 28 Jan 2023 10:45 PM Recorded on
  • Steve_Bok Recorded by

Additional information

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

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