Anomis (genus)

1 An Erebid moth at O'Connor, ACT

Anomis (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 21 Jan 2023
Anomis (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 21 Jan 2023
Anomis (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 21 Jan 2023
Anomis (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 21 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Anomis (genus) 23 Feb 2023 donhe
Anomis (genus) 22 Feb 2023 ibaird
Anomis lyona 22 Feb 2023 ibaird

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Attracted to UV light at night (50w Gecko).

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ibaird wrote:
   22 Feb 2023
While Anomis flavida and A. lyona are similar in appearance I have suggested A. lyona because this moth looks to be uniformaly lighter in colour, whereas A. flavida appears overall darker with contrasting browns. A new species for CNM if confirmed.

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Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

  • Anomis (genus) Scientific name
  • An Erebid moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 605.2m Recorded at altitude
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