Macrobathra desmotoma

A Cosmet moth at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Macrobathra desmotoma at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Feb 2023
Macrobathra desmotoma at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Feb 2023
Macrobathra desmotoma at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Macrobathra desmotoma 2 Mar 2023 donhe
Macrobathra desmotoma 2 Mar 2023 ibaird
Macrobathra (genus) 2 Mar 2023 CathB

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Two moths on different plants. I assume they are the same species.

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Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Oct 2024 by Harrisi
Goniaea opomaloides (Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper) at Aranda, ACT - 24 Sep 2024 by CathB
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Aranda, ACT - 7 Sep 2024 by CathB
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Aranda, ACT - 20 Aug 2024 by CathB
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Aranda, ACT - 8 Aug 2024 by CathB
Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Aranda, ACT - 26 Apr 2024 by lbradley
Depressa sp. (genus) (Lauxaniid fly) at Aranda Bushland - 29 Mar 2024 by CathB
Tmarus marmoreus (Marbled crab spider) at Aranda Bushland - 9 Mar 2024 by CathB
Thynninae (subfamily) (Smooth flower wasp) at Aranda Bushland - 10 Feb 2024 by CathB
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Aranda Bushland - 31 Jan 2024 by CathB
Grevillea alpina (Mountain Grevillea / Cat's Claws Grevillea) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Jan 2024 by lbradley
Thema macroscia (A concealer moth) at Belconnen, ACT - 1 Nov 2023 by CathB
Elateridae sp. (family) (Unidentified click beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 1 Nov 2023 by CathB
Peltoschema hamadryas (Hamadryas leaf beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 1 Nov 2023 by CathB
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 1 Nov 2023 by CathB
Heteromastix sp. (genus) (Soldier beetle) at Aranda Bushland - 27 Oct 2023 by CathB
Lepidosperma laterale (Variable Sword Sedge) at Belconnen, ACT - 9 Sep 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Belconnen, ACT - 9 Sep 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Indigofera australis subsp. australis (Australian Indigo) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Sep 2023 by lbradley
Acacia baileyana x Acacia dealbata (Cootamundra Wattle x Silver Wattle (Hybrid)) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Jun 2023 by lbradley
Acacia baileyana x Acacia dealbata (Cootamundra Wattle x Silver Wattle (Hybrid)) at Aranda, ACT - 13 May 2023 by lbradley
Acacia baileyana x Acacia dealbata (Cootamundra Wattle x Silver Wattle (Hybrid)) at Aranda, ACT - 5 May 2023 by lbradley
Galerucini sp. (tribe) (A galerucine leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by CathB
Neolaemosaccus sp. (genus) (A weevil) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by CathB
Diphucrania sp. (genus) (Jewel Beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by CathB
Ancita marginicollis (A longhorn beetle) at Undefined Area - 21 Jan 2023 by CathB
Avena barbata (Bearded Oat) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Dec 2022 by lbradley
Persicaria prostrata (Creeping Knotweed) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Dec 2022 by lbradley
Agrostis capillaris (Brown Top Bent Grass) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Dec 2022 by lbradley
Anthosachne scabra (Common Wheat-grass) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Dec 2022 by lbradley
Thema macroscia (A concealer moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Dec 2022 by CathB
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua (A flower-feeding march fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by CathB
Aaaaba fossicollis (Raspberry jewel beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Dec 2022 by CathB
Cadmus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Cadmus leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2022 by CathB
Corticariinae (subfamily) (Mould beetle, minute brown scavenger beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2022 by CathB
Eleale sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Nov 2022 by CathB
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Oct 2022 by CathB
Comesperma volubile (Love Creeper) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Sep 2022 by lbradley
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Sep 2022 by CathB
Trigonidium (Balamara) albovittatum (Handsome trig) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Sep 2022 by CathB
Indigofera australis subsp. australis (Australian Indigo) at Aranda, ACT - 21 Aug 2022 by lbradley
Arkys alticephala (High-headed Arkys) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Jul 2022 by CathB
Chalcidoidea (superfamily) (A gall wasp or Chalcid wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by CathB
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Jan 2022 by CathB
Trilaccus mimeticus (Braconid-mimic plant bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Jan 2022 by CathB
Meritastis laganodes (A Tortrix moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Jan 2022 by CathB
Calomela vittata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by CathB
Diphucrania sp. (genus) (Jewel Beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by CathB
Monolepta froggatti (Leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Jan 2022 by CathB
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Dec 2021 by CathB
Bathyllus albicinctus (Spittlebug, Froghopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Dec 2021 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Holt, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Holt, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Holt, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 by CathB
Jotus auripes (Jumping spider) at Holt, ACT - 11 Aug 2021 by CathB
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Holt, ACT - 18 May 2021 by tpreston
Ocrisiona leucocomis (White-flecked Crevice-dweller) at Holt, ACT - 18 May 2021 by tpreston
Laxta granicollis (Common bark or trilobite cockroach) at Holt, ACT - 18 May 2021 by tpreston
Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Holt, ACT - 18 May 2021 by MattFox
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Holt, ACT - 2 May 2021 by KMcCue
Harpalini sp. (tribe) (Harpaline carab beetle) at Holt, ACT - 24 Mar 2021 by CathB
Argiope protensa (Long-tailed Argiope) at Holt, ACT - 5 Mar 2021 by CathB
Bolbe nigra (Black Ground Mantid) at Holt, ACT - 18 Jan 2021 by CathB
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Holt, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by CathB
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Holt, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by CathB
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Holt, ACT - 2 Oct 2020 by Kurt
Jotus auripes (Jumping spider) at Holt, ACT - 6 Sep 2020 by CathB
Jotus auripes (Jumping spider) at Holt, ACT - 6 Sep 2020 by CathB
Jotus auripes (Jumping spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 15 May 2020 by CathB
Panicum capillare/hillmanii (Exotic/Invasive Panic Grass) at Dunlop, ACT - 18 Mar 2020 by CathB
Simaetha sp. (genus) (Unidentified Brown jumper) at Dunlop, ACT - 12 Jan 2020 by CathB
Rhadinosomus lacordairei (Thin Strawberry Weevil) at Dunlop, ACT - 18 Dec 2019 by CathB
Yoyetta timothyi (Brown Firetail Cicada) at Dunlop, ACT - 18 Dec 2019 by CathB
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Dunlop, ACT - 26 Nov 2019 by CathB
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Dunlop, ACT - 20 Nov 2019 by CathB
Lehtinelagia sp. (genus) (Flower Spider or Crab Spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 20 Nov 2019 by CathB
Agriopocoris sp. (genus) (Coreid bug) at Dunlop, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by CathB
Eusemocosma pruinosa (Philobota Group Concealer Moth) at Dunlop, ACT - 24 Oct 2019 by CathB
Stagmatophora argyrostrepta (A cosmet moth) at Dunlop, ACT - 24 Oct 2019 by CathB
Salticidae sp. 'Golden palps' (Unidentified jumping spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 2 Sep 2019 by CathB
Mituliodon tarantulinus (Prowling Spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 2 Sep 2019 by CathB
Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Dunlop, ACT - 22 Aug 2019 by CathB
Eurepa marginipennis (Mottled bush cricket) at Dunlop, ACT - 17 Aug 2019 by CathB
Salticidae (family) (Unidentified Jumping spider) at Aranda Bushland - 17 Aug 2019 by CathB
Nabis sp. (genus) (Damsel bug) at Dunlop, ACT - 16 Aug 2019 by CathB
Mutillidae (family) (Unidentified Mutillid wasp or velvet ant) at Dunlop, ACT - 31 Jul 2019 by CathB
Goniaea opomaloides (Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper) at Dunlop, ACT - 31 Jul 2019 by CathB
Jotus auripes (Jumping spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 29 Apr 2019 by CathB
Jotus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Jotus Jumping Spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 22 Apr 2019 by CathB
Eurepa marginipennis (Mottled bush cricket) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 Apr 2019 by CathB
Mutillidae (family) (Unidentified Mutillid wasp or velvet ant) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 Apr 2019 by CathB
Chrysomya sp. (genus) (A green/blue blowfly) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 Apr 2019 by CathB
Deliochus pulcher (Beautiful Deliochus spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Dec 2018 by CathB
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Belconnen, ACT - 5 Sep 2018 by CathB
Ardea pacifica (White-necked Heron) at Belconnen, ACT - 8 May 2018 by CathB
Sextius virescens (Acacia horned treehopper) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Feb 2018 by CathB
Calomela vittata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Feb 2018 by CathB
Chalcididae (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Belconnen, ACT - 21 Feb 2018 by CathB
Acyphas semiochrea (Omnivorous Tussock Moth) at Belconnen, ACT - 11 Feb 2018 by CathB
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Belconnen, ACT - 4 Nov 2017 by CathB

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Sighting information

  • 2 Abundance
  • 28 Feb 2023 10:13 AM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

Additional information

  • Acacia dealbata Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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