Helicoverpa punctigera

Native Budworm at Holt, ACT

Helicoverpa punctigera at Holt, ACT - 12 Feb 2023
Helicoverpa punctigera at Holt, ACT - 12 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Helicoverpa punctigera 13 Feb 2023 donhe
Helicoverpa punctigera 13 Feb 2023 ibaird
Helicoverpa (genus) 13 Feb 2023 trevorpreston

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2 comments

ibaird wrote:
   13 Feb 2023
Might need to split the sightings. Photo 2 may be better described as Helicoverpa genus or H. punctigera due to apparent whitish marking in the dark margin of the hindwing.
trevorpreston wrote:
   13 Feb 2023
It definitely the same moth in both photos, but the light is dodgy as I had to use a head torch.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 12 Feb 2023 09:49 PM Recorded on
  • trevorpreston Recorded by

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

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