Capusa (genus)

Wedge moth at Boro, NSW

Capusa (genus) at Boro, NSW - 18 May 2023
Capusa (genus) at Boro, NSW - 18 May 2023
Capusa (genus) at Boro, NSW - 18 May 2023
Capusa (genus) at Boro, NSW - 18 May 2023
Capusa (genus) at Boro, NSW - 18 May 2023
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Identification history

Capusa (genus) 20 May 2023 donhe
Capusa (genus) 20 May 2023 ibaird
Capusa cuculloides 20 May 2023 donhe
Chlenias banksiaria group 20 May 2023 donhe
Unidentified 19 May 2023 Paul4K

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Eggs visible after release of overnight capture

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donhe wrote:
   20 May 2023
eggs layout pattern more similar to Capusa species.

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 18 May 2023 08:46 AM Recorded on
  • Paul4K Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Female Gender
  • Egg laying Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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