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Arescoptera idiotypa

2 A Pyralid moth at suppressed

Arescoptera idiotypa at suppressed - 19 Mar 2023
Arescoptera idiotypa at suppressed - 19 Mar 2023
Arescoptera idiotypa at suppressed - 19 Mar 2023
Arescoptera idiotypa at suppressed - 19 Mar 2023
Arescoptera idiotypa at suppressed - 19 Mar 2023
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Identification history

Arescoptera idiotypa 19 Mar 2023 donhe
Arescoptera idiotypa 19 Mar 2023 ibaird
Unidentified 19 Mar 2023 Steve_Bok

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Attracted to UV light. Approx 12-14mm wingspan

1 comment

ibaird wrote:
   19 Mar 2023
Somewhat worn, see lepidoptera Butterfly House. A new species for CNM when confirmed.

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Species information

  • Arescoptera idiotypa Scientific name
  • A Pyralid moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 19 Mar 2023 12:14 AM Recorded on
  • Steve_Bok Recorded by

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