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Hypoperigea tonsa

A noctuid moth at suppressed

Hypoperigea tonsa at suppressed - 15 Sep 2023
Hypoperigea tonsa at suppressed - 15 Sep 2023
Hypoperigea tonsa at suppressed - 15 Sep 2023
Hypoperigea tonsa at suppressed - 15 Sep 2023
Hypoperigea tonsa at suppressed - 15 Sep 2023
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Identification history

Hypoperigea tonsa 19 Sep 2023 donhe
Hypoperigea tonsa 18 Sep 2023 ibaird
Unidentified 18 Sep 2023 Steve_Bok

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User's notes

Attracted to UV light.

3 comments

donhe wrote:
   18 Sep 2023
Crioa acronyctoides ?
ibaird wrote:
   18 Sep 2023
Not sure I can see the sharp trianfular forewing markings for Crioa 9genus)
ibaird wrote:
   18 Sep 2023
Some very faint eye spot markings seem possibly to align with H. tonsa, but its a very plain, worn moth? Overall shaepe looks right for H. tonsa.

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Species information

  • Hypoperigea tonsa Scientific name
  • A noctuid moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 2 Abundance
  • 15 Sep 2023 08:00 PM Recorded on
  • Steve_Bok Recorded by

Additional information

  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

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