Philobota undescribed species near arabella

A concealer moth at Higgins, ACT

Philobota undescribed species near arabella at Higgins, ACT - 29 Sep 2023
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Philobota undescribed species near arabella 30 Sep 2023 ibaird
Philobota undescribed species near arabella 30 Sep 2023 donhe
Philobota arabella 29 Sep 2023 Untidy

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ibaird wrote:
   30 Sep 2023
Why is this P. arabella and not Philobota undescribed near arabella?
Untidy wrote:
   30 Sep 2023
Thanks, Don and Ian. Our initial guess was based on the ACT Moth Book. Should have known there was some subtleties that we would miss.
ibaird wrote:
   30 Sep 2023
Glenn Coccking agrees with this ID.
Untidy wrote:
   2 Oct 2023
Glenn would know. :)

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Resting Insect behaviour on flower

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