Asura compsodes

A Lichen moth (Arctiinae, Erebidae at Australian National University

Asura compsodes at Australian National University - 19 Feb 2024 12:56 PM
Asura compsodes at Australian National University - 19 Feb 2024 12:56 PM
Asura compsodes at Australian National University - 19 Feb 2024 12:56 PM
Asura compsodes at Australian National University - 19 Feb 2024 12:56 PM
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Identification history

Asura compsodes 2 Apr 2025 ibaird
Asura compsodes 2 Apr 2025 DiBickers
Asura (genus) 2 Apr 2025 DiBickers
Asura (genus) 19 Feb 2024 ibaird
Unverified 19 Feb 2024 VanceLawrence

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Small black and orange moth. About 1cm long.

2 comments

ibaird wrote:
   19 Feb 2024
A. bipars perhaps?
donhe wrote:
   20 Feb 2024
Basal yellow patch singular and too small for A. bipars? Maybe A. compsodes ?

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  • Deceased Animal health
  • Unknown Gender
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • False Insect on a flower

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