Athetis tenuis

Plain Tenuis Moth at Melba, ACT

Athetis tenuis at Melba, ACT - 20 Feb 2025 09:15 PM

Athetis tenuis at Melba, ACT - 20 Feb 2025 09:15 PM

Athetis tenuis at Melba, ACT - 20 Feb 2025 09:15 PM

Athetis tenuis at Melba, ACT - 20 Feb 2025 09:15 PM

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Identification history

	Athetis tenuis	26 Feb 2025	donhe
	Athetis tenuis	26 Feb 2025	ibaird
	Unverified	25 Feb 2025	kasiaaus

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About 10mm

3 comments

donhe wrote:

25 Feb 2025

Zaratha sp. ?

kasiaaus wrote:

25 Feb 2025

Zaratha seems to be something completely different in iNat. Hmmm...

ibaird wrote:

26 Feb 2025

Yes, Zaratha (genus) seems to have very long antennae and split wings.
Athetis tenuis? Just a hint of markings on the forewing (second image)?

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Location information

Coordinates 149.050287 -35.208570
Altitude 593.0m
Places Melba, ACT

Sighting information

1 Abundance
20 Feb 2025 09:15 PM Recorded on
kasiaaus Recorded by
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kasiaaus NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects

Additional information

5mm to 12mm Animal size
Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

Athetis tenuis Scientific name
Plain Tenuis Moth Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 995.5m Recorded at altitude
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