Macrobathra myriophthalma

2 A Cosmet moth (Cosmopteriginae) at Harrison, ACT

Macrobathra myriophthalma at Harrison, ACT - 3 Mar 2024
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Macrobathra myriophthalma 4 Mar 2024 DianneClarke
Macrobathra myriophthalma 4 Mar 2024 ibaird
Macrobathra (genus) 4 Mar 2024 DianneClarke
Unidentified 4 Mar 2024 DPRees125

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ibaird wrote:
   4 Mar 2024
A new species for NatureMapr's Canberra and Southern Tablelands region when confirmed. A cosmet moth with a south-eastern Australian distribution including NSW, Victoria and Tasmania. BOLD Systems 4 shows 2 records for the ACT.
See also:- https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/892231-Macrobathra-myriophthalma
An excellent photo.
DPRees125 wrote:
   4 Mar 2024
thank you for that

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