Heliothela (genus)
A Pyraloid moth (Heliotheliinae subf.) at Bungonia, NSW
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| Heliothela (genus) | ibaird | 30 Nov 2024 | |
| Heliothela (genus) | donhe | 30 Nov 2024 | |
| Unverified | AlisonMilton | 29 Nov 2024 |
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4 comments
29 Nov 2024
I wasn't sure. Moth has large abdomen. I wondered whether it was Heliozela (genus) or Heliothela (genus) eg. H. floricola. Fore example:-
https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/429141ef-999d-4186-90f5-35351138e8f8#gallery
https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/429141ef-999d-4186-90f5-35351138e8f8#gallery
30 Nov 2024
With difficulty. Heliozela seems no likely due to colour and shape, To me the large protruding abdomen suggests Heliothela (genus). There is no hint of yellow hindwing, so two out of the three names species online ie H. atterima and H. floricola could qualify, See here:-
https://bold-au.hobern.net/taxon.php?taxid=102453
https://bold-au.hobern.net/taxon.php?taxid=102453
Location information
- Coordinates 150.008405-34.810355
- Altitude 563.8m
- Maps Goulburn Mulwaree Council Bungonia State Conservation Area
- Places Bungonia, NSW
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 26 Nov 2024 02:34 PM Recorded on
- AlisonMilton Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
- Yes Insect on a flower
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- Australian Moths visiting Flowers AlisonMilton NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Pyralid or Snout Moths (Pyralidae & Crambidae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects Heliothela (genus)
Species information
- Heliothela (genus) Scientific name
- A Pyraloid moth (Heliotheliinae subf.) Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 2087.66m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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