Nephopterix melanostyla

A Pyralid or Snout Moth at Harrison, ACT

Nephopterix melanostyla at Harrison, ACT - 7 Oct 2024
Nephopterix melanostyla at Harrison, ACT - 7 Oct 2024
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Nephopterix melanostyla 9 Oct 2024 donhe
Nephopterix melanostyla 8 Oct 2024 ibaird
Pyralidae (family) 8 Oct 2024 DPRees125

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DianneClarke wrote:
   8 Oct 2024
Sciota melanostyla
ibaird wrote:
   8 Oct 2024
Thanks Dianne, but this species is in our taxonomy as Nephopterix melanostyla to conform with our policy of recognizing the nomenclature as used by the Australian Faunal Directory.

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