Ectropis fractaria
Ringed Bark Moth at Higgins, ACT
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| Ectropis fractaria | WendyEM | 15 Oct 2025 | |
| Ectropis fractaria | ibaird | 15 Oct 2025 | |
| Phelotis cognata | WendyEM | 15 Oct 2025 | |
| Phelotis cognata | DianneClarke | 15 Oct 2025 | |
| Unverified | AlisonMilton | 15 Oct 2025 |
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2 comments
15 Oct 2025
Worn, but I believe I can see the 'ring' markings on the hindwings and the brownish trailing edge of the forewings.
15 Oct 2025
Oops! well spotted Ian. Now I can see the spots too. I had wondered about the up-curve of the stronger line on the hind wing. That feature too better suits E. fractaria.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.029560-35.238151
- Altitude 511.1m
- Places Higgins, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 12 Oct 2025 06:11 AM Recorded on
- AlisonMilton Recorded by
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
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Species information
- Ectropis fractaria Scientific name
- Ringed Bark Moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 908.8m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Tephrosia fractaria
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