Capusa (genus)

Wedge moth at Jerrabomberra, NSW

Capusa (genus) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 6 Jun 2023
Capusa (genus) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 6 Jun 2023
Capusa (genus) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 6 Jun 2023
Capusa (genus) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 6 Jun 2023
Capusa (genus) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 6 Jun 2023
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Identification history

Capusa (genus) 7 Jun 2023 ibaird
Capusa (genus) 7 Jun 2023 SteveBorkowskis

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Attracted to UV light

2 comments

ibaird wrote:
   7 Jun 2023
The antennae appear to be linear which consistemt with Capusa (genus) but the hindwing pattern needs to be seen to identify the species.
   7 Jun 2023
Thanks Ian, I’ll try to remember to keep this in mind for future sightings

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

Species information

  • Capusa (genus) Scientific name
  • Wedge moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 682.72m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
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