Pollanisus (genus)
A Forester Moth at Hall, ACT
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| Pollanisus (genus) | donhe | 28 Oct 2024 | |
| Pollanisus (genus) | DianneClarke | 27 Oct 2024 | |
| Unverified | GNeumann | 27 Oct 2024 |
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Moth (or is a beetle?) was flying amongst grass leaves, landing and then flying a short distance to another leaf. The wings were a brilliant purple and head and wings shone in the sunlight. Have looked at many photos on NatureMapr but I'm not able to identify it.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.076217-35.166408
- Altitude 646.5m
- Places Hall, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 27 Oct 2024 02:05 PM Recorded on
- GNeumann Recorded by
- Less than 5mm Animal size
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- GNeumann Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Pollanisus (genus) Other moths Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Pollanisus (genus) Scientific name
- A Forester Moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1429.73m Recorded at altitude
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5 / 7
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