Insects
Moths (Lepidoptera)
Tiger moths (Arctiinae)
Sighting 4536717

Unidentified

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Unidentified at suppressed - 15 Dec 2023
Unidentified at suppressed - 15 Dec 2023
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Identification history

Castulo plagiata 17 Dec 2023 donhe
Unidentified 17 Dec 2023 melchapman

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User's notes

Large ant was seen removing this moth through the ground debris.

3 comments

ibaird wrote:
   17 Dec 2023
I can't see the right shaped markings to be sure its this species.
donhe wrote:
   18 Dec 2023
The only species I know with a a yellow forewing fascia containing a partial black bar is Eulechria ophiodes, and some of the apparent black frame around the fascia could be black hindwing, but if this : then where would the marginal halves of the forewing be?
donhe wrote:
   18 Dec 2023
Maybe we are seeing the hindwings of a Heliothela species?

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 15 Dec 2023 03:31 PM Recorded on
  • melchapman Recorded by

Additional information

  • Large ant was removing this pollinator from the scene of the crime! Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Deceased Animal health

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