Shark Moth (family Epermeniidae) at O'Connor, ACT
Identification history
| Epermenia exilis | 12 Apr 2023 | donhe | ||
| Epermenia exilis | 12 Apr 2023 | ibaird | ||
| Spilonota constrictana | 4 Apr 2023 | donhe | ||
| Unidentified | 4 Apr 2023 | ConBoekel |
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3 comments
ConBoekel
wrote:
12 Apr 2023
Thanks, Ian. I have repeatedly found this species, or something very like, exceptionally difficult to photograph. I suspect that the camouflage patterning works to eliminate lines and sharp detail, making it technically difficult for the camera to focus. When the depth of field is limited this often leads to a failure.
ibaird
wrote:
12 Apr 2023
OK, noted. Difficult angle and lighting. a case where a side-on photo would have made it easier to confirm what I think are tufts on the dorsal margin coinciding with the blank forewing mark. Nevertheless I think there is enough to suggest its E. exilis. (Epermeniidae family).
Location information
- Coordinates 149.111178-35.264362
- Altitude 621.6m
- Maps Dryandra St Woodland
- Places O'Connor, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 31 Jan 2023 12:19 PM Recorded on
- ConBoekel Recorded by
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Insects Moths (Lepidoptera) Other moths ConBoekel
Additional information
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
Species information
- Epermenia exilis Scientific name
- Shark Moth (family Epermeniidae) Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1137.93m Recorded at altitude
- Machine learning
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