Elhamma australasiae
A Swift or Ghost moth (Hepialidae) at Higgins, ACT
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| Elhamma australasiae | donhe | 1 Mar 2025 | |
| Elhamma australasiae | ibaird | 28 Feb 2025 | |
| Unverified | Jennybach | 28 Feb 2025 |
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The colours darker and bluer than the moths daytime colour because photo taken on south side of the house while sun still very low., it is lighter and browner in better light.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.029158-35.228383
- Altitude 581.0m
- Places Higgins, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 28 Feb 2025 08:33 AM Recorded on
- Jennybach Recorded by
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
Collections
- Jennybach NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Elhamma australasiae Swift and Ghost moths (Hepialidae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Elhamma australasiae Scientific name
- A Swift or Ghost moth (Hepialidae) Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1117.9m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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Synonyms
Porina banghaasii Porina banghaasi
Record quality
Quality score
6 / 7
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