Oncopera rufobrunnea

4 Brown Corby at QPRC LGA

Oncopera rufobrunnea at QPRC LGA - 27 Nov 2023
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Oncopera rufobrunnea 27 Nov 2023 donhe
Oncopera rufobrunnea 27 Nov 2023 ibaird
Unidentified 27 Nov 2023 MatthewFrawley

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dozens flying around on dusk

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ibaird wrote:
   27 Nov 2023
Looks like Oncopera rufobrunnea. Hepalid moths in the Oncopera (genus) are known as 'corbies'. Most species seem to have the chequered margin to the forewings.
ibaird wrote:
   27 Nov 2023
A new species for Canberra and SouthernTablelands if confirmed.

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