Agrotis porphyricollis

Variable Cutworm at Hawker, ACT

Agrotis porphyricollis at Hawker, ACT - 29 Sep 2024
Agrotis porphyricollis at Hawker, ACT - 29 Sep 2024
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Agrotis porphyricollis 29 Sep 2024 donhe
Agrotis porphyricollis 29 Sep 2024 ibaird
Barea (genus) 29 Sep 2024 sangio7

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approx 25-30 mm from nose to bottom of wing

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ibaird wrote:
   29 Sep 2024
This is a Noctuid moth. To be a Barea (genus) in the family Oecophoridae upward curved backward pointing palps would need to be clearly visible. In Noctuidae they are short, beak like and pointing forward.

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