Praxis edwardsii
Edward's Praxis at Jerrabomberra, NSW
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| Praxis edwardsii | WendyEM | 7 Jun 2025 | |
| Praxis edwardsii | ibaird | 12 Sep 2024 | |
| Praxis (genus) | SteveBorkowskis | 12 Sep 2024 |
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1 comment
7 Jun 2025
I think it is Praxis edwardsii as it has the more speckled forewings like the above moth. Some specimens have the spots near the base of the wing e.g.
https://bold-au.hobern.net/specimen.php?processid=ANIAF1202-11
P. aterrima has smoother, less speckled forewings.
https://bold-au.hobern.net/specimen.php?processid=ANIAF1202-11
P. aterrima has smoother, less speckled forewings.
Location information
- Places Jerrabomberra, NSW
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- SteveBorkowskis Recorded by
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
Collections
- SteveBorkowskis NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Praxis edwardsii Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Praxis edwardsii Scientific name
- Edward's Praxis Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1031m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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