Zygaenidae (family)
Forester and Burnet moths at Charleys Forest, NSW
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| Zygaenidae (family) | ibaird | 19 Nov 2024 | |
| Zygaenidae (family) | donhe | 19 Nov 2024 | |
| Calamidia hirta | donhe | 17 Nov 2024 | |
| Unverified | arjay | 17 Nov 2024 |
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18 Nov 2024
The antennae of this moth suggested the Zygaenidae family to me. There are several grey brown Pollanisus (genus) species often with orange markings, but which are not apparent here. But perhaps even Turneriprocris dolens? See photo here:
https://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/zyga/dolens.html
https://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/zyga/dolens.html
Location information
- Places Charleys Forest, NSW
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- arjay Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- Deceased Animal health
Collections
- arjay Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Zygaenidae (family) Other moths Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Zygaenidae (family) Scientific name
- Forester and Burnet moths Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 891.48m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
Record quality
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