Poecilasthena (genus)

A looper moth at O'Connor, ACT

Poecilasthena (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Oct 2023
Poecilasthena (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Oct 2023
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Poecilasthena (genus) 4 Oct 2023 donhe
Poecilasthena (genus) 4 Oct 2023 ibaird
Unidentified 4 Oct 2023 ConBoekel

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When first sighted it was caught on tiny remnant of web. When I released it, it flew on but was hung up again. Doomed, I feel.

3 comments

ibaird wrote:
   4 Oct 2023
Very worn and battered it seems.
ConBoekel wrote:
   4 Oct 2023
Yes, I did wonder if there was enough left for an ID.
ibaird wrote:
   4 Oct 2023
Possibly P pulcharia.

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