Scoparia ithyntis

5 A Crambid moth at suppressed

Scoparia ithyntis at suppressed - 10 Aug 2023
Scoparia ithyntis at suppressed - 10 Aug 2023
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Identification history

Scoparia ithyntis 11 Aug 2023 donhe
Scoparia ithyntis 10 Aug 2023 ibaird
Unidentified 10 Aug 2023 LisaH

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Significant sighting

michaelb noted:

18 Aug 2023

This is new species for Canberra region.

10 comments

ibaird wrote:
   10 Aug 2023
This species has apparentlty appeared for the first time in the Canberra Region at the same time of year as has also appeared in the South Coast Region. A new species for canberra region if confirmed.
LisaH wrote:
   10 Aug 2023
Ha - I thought this looked similar to the moth I posted yesterday, but didn't trust myself - how could it also be here? Thank you.
ibaird wrote:
   11 Aug 2023
A seasonal influx?
donhe wrote:
   11 Aug 2023
Or genetically programmed to emerge simultaneously when a particular sequence of changes.of humidity and temperature occurs, to facilitate mating?
LisaH wrote:
   11 Aug 2023
Interesting. There is a difference of around 620m in altitude, and a straight distance of around 55km, between the two sites - so varied in temp and humidity?
donhe wrote:
   11 Aug 2023
If the 17 year cicada Magicicada septendecim can do it: I expect moths can.
LisaH wrote:
   11 Aug 2023
:) True . . . not exceptional at all!
michaelb wrote:
   18 Aug 2023
Hi Ian. Featuring this sighting was a nice idea, but it would be far better if it were made a Significant Sighting. A Featured sighting is only visible for a few days or a week. Making it a Significant Sighting means it is added to the Significant Sighting page and is there indefinitely. Also the contributing member gets an extra number to his or her number of Significant Sightings, which is a nice way of showing an achievement. So I am going to make this a Significant Sighting.
LisaH wrote:
   18 Aug 2023
Thank you!
ibaird wrote:
   19 Aug 2023
OK.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 10 Aug 2023 03:43 PM Recorded on
  • LisaH Recorded by

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