Dasygaster (genus)

A Noctuid moth at Aranda, ACT

Dasygaster (genus) at Aranda, ACT - 30 Mar 2023
Dasygaster (genus) at Aranda, ACT - 30 Mar 2023
Dasygaster (genus) at Aranda, ACT - 30 Mar 2023
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Identification history

Dasygaster (genus) 30 Mar 2023 donhe
Dasygaster (genus) 30 Mar 2023 ibaird
Dasygaster padockina 30 Mar 2023 ibaird
Diarsia intermixta 30 Mar 2023 KMcCue

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3 comments

ibaird wrote:
   30 Mar 2023
I think its more likely to be Dasygaster (genus) given the markings along the costa and the nature of the indistinct 'reniform' mark in each forewing.
KMcCue wrote:
   30 Mar 2023
Many thanks
donhe wrote:
   30 Mar 2023
I think it looks more like D. nephelistis than D. paddockina.

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  • 30 Mar 2023 08:18 AM Recorded on
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  • Deceased Animal health

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