1 A Noctuid moth (Acronictinae at Harrison, ACT
Identification history
| Proteuxoa sp. 3 (MoV, Part 9) | 23 Apr 2025 | donhe | ||
| Proteuxoa sp. 3 (MoV, Part 9) | 22 Apr 2025 | ibaird | ||
| Proteuxoa (genus) | 21 Apr 2025 | ibaird | ||
| Proteuxoa paratorna | 21 Apr 2025 | DPRees125 |
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Significant sighting
ibaird noted:
22 Apr 2025
Thanks to WendyEM for suggesting the MoV species 'Proteuxoa sp. 3 (MoV, Part 9), illustrated notes for which are available on the supporting disc for that un-named species. The notes state: 'This species is similar to P. adelopa but is has a dark collar on the the thorax' (see notes above that effect). The Museum of Victoria has one specimen (Dromana, 1980) and ANIC has more specimens from NSW and the ACT ( eg. Trangie, NSW, 1952). The two specimens (only females) illustrated by MoV also show a diffuse orbicular spot in line with the reniform mark at the base of the forewing as can also be seem in this sighting. The plain wing, no 'checks, and a 'stripe' at the termen and a generally dark sub-terminal area all correspond.
User's notes
at light, species suggested is the best I can do
8 comments
ibaird
wrote:
21 Apr 2025
I do not think the shape of the reniform mark matches P. paratorna
Proteuxoa paratorna
Proteuxoa paratorna
DPRees125
wrote:
21 Apr 2025
I know what you mean, but there seems to be variation between specimens and there are some that look similar to mine, plus the issue of general apprearance.
DPRees125
wrote:
22 Apr 2025
OK , having got my access back to MoV, and having a look at images on iNaturalist. maybe Proteuxoa adelopa is a better fit. distribution suggests it could be possible here
ibaird
wrote:
22 Apr 2025
Thanks for the P. adelopa suggestion. I think its a contender, more so than P. leptochroa which I looked long and hard at too, if only because the reniform mark has a slight reddish tiinge as here:-
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153309953
However, looking at the the two pages for P. adelopa for Part 9 on the supporting disc, I also note the iNaturalist examples also show a white orbicular spot towards the forewing base there and in many of the iNaturalist examples which seems to be present in this specimen. Also P. adelopa elsewhere apparently lacks the black 'collar' behind the head apparent here. However, I must say the black dots along the costa seem to match P. paratorna. MoV are tentatative about P. paratorna. They only have a few specimens and the type specimen is in the UK!
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/153309953
However, looking at the the two pages for P. adelopa for Part 9 on the supporting disc, I also note the iNaturalist examples also show a white orbicular spot towards the forewing base there and in many of the iNaturalist examples which seems to be present in this specimen. Also P. adelopa elsewhere apparently lacks the black 'collar' behind the head apparent here. However, I must say the black dots along the costa seem to match P. paratorna. MoV are tentatative about P. paratorna. They only have a few specimens and the type specimen is in the UK!
DPRees125
wrote:
22 Apr 2025
Thank you for that, I'll look out for some more if the weather holds. First one of these I've had
ibaird
wrote:
22 Apr 2025
Thanks to WendyEM for suggesting the MoV species 'Proteuxoa sp. 3 (MoV, Part 9), illustrated notes for which are available on the supporting disc for that un-named species. The notes state: 'This species is similar to P. adelopa but is has a dark collar on the the thorax' (see notes above that effect). The Museum of Victoria has one specimen (Dromana, 1980) and ANIC has more specimens from NSW and the ACT ( eg. Trangie, NSW, 1952). The two specimens (only females) illustrated by MoV also show a diffuse orbicular spot in line with the reniform mark at the base of the forewing as can also be seem in this sighting. The plain wing, no 'checks, and a 'stripe' at the termen and a generally dark sub-terminal area all correspond. Also I note the illustrated specimens also show the costal spots referred to above. I'm not sure I see the russet colour near the reniform mark in the illustreated MoV specimens on our moth, so that feature may indicate our specimen above is a male.
ibaird
wrote:
22 Apr 2025
A new species sighting for NatureMapr's Canberra and Southern Tablelands region if confirmed, Excellent photo, and yes, it would be nice to see more sightings corresponding with apparently un-named species.
DPRees125
wrote:
22 Apr 2025
Thanks to all of you. I will see If I can get more. I have now looked at sp 3 info, looks like a good match
Location information
- Places Harrison, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
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DPRees125 NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Latest Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects Significant Featured
Additional information
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
Species information
- Proteuxoa sp. 3 (MoV, Part 9) Scientific name
- A Noctuid moth (Acronictinae Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 593m Recorded at altitude
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