Philobota mathematica group undescribed species.

A concealer moth at Rendezvous Creek, ACT

Philobota mathematica group undescribed species. at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 9 Oct 2023
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Philobota mathematica group undescribed species. 11 Oct 2023 donhe
Philobota mathematica group undescribed species. 11 Oct 2023 ibaird
Philobota xiphostola 10 Oct 2023 Pirom

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Common in patches in ground storey, grassy woodland. Whiter streak over red dark streaks alongg costa visible.

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ibaird wrote:
   11 Oct 2023
What in my mid throws into doubt this is P. xiphostela is the lacke of clear white streak alongside th dark coatsl streak where it meets the rest of the lighter forewing. See discussion here: https://canberra.naturemapr.org/species/10228.

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  • 9 Oct 2023 12:04 PM Recorded on
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  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

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