Ophiusa parcemacula

Figure Eight Moth at Mount Pleasant

Ophiusa parcemacula at Mount Pleasant - 7 Apr 2024
Ophiusa parcemacula at Mount Pleasant - 7 Apr 2024
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Identification history

Ophiusa parcemacula 8 Apr 2024 donhe
Ophiusa parcemacula 8 Apr 2024 ibaird
Agrotis porphyricollis 8 Apr 2024 WendyEM
Dissomorphia australiaria 8 Apr 2024 donhe
Lepidoptera unclassified ADULT moth 7 Apr 2024 Hejor1

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4 comments

donhe wrote:
   8 Apr 2024
male ?
WendyEM wrote:
   8 Apr 2024
I have never seen Dissomorphia australiaria sit with its wings held like this. I think I can make out the noctuid shaping of the thorax. The collar etc
ibaird wrote:
   8 Apr 2024
While the prominent orange and black hindwings are not visible, otherwise this species seems to fit.
A new species for NatureMapr's Canberra and Southern Tablelands region if approved.
WendyEM wrote:
   8 Apr 2024
Well found Ian. I was rather bothered by the dark line near the wing apex.

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  • 7 Apr 2024 01:36 PM Recorded on
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  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

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