Pholodes sinistraria
Sinister or Frilled Bark Moth at Richardson, ACT
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| Pholodes sinistraria | DianneClarke | 24 Jan 2026 | |
| Pholodes sinistraria | WendyEM | 24 Jan 2026 | |
| Agrotis infusa | Queen | 24 Jan 2026 |
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Really cool find. I was surprised at how the moth could be flat.
1 comment
24 Jan 2026
Actually, it can't be flat, as it's abdomen is way too thick - unless foot, car etc assisted. Moths that sit like this are generally Geometrids.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.108727-35.424246
- Places Richardson, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 16 Jan 2026 08:00 PM Recorded on
- Queen Recorded by
- Perching on the air-conditioning piping next to the sensor light. Associated plant
- 50mm or larger Animal size
Collections
- Queen NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Pholodes sinistraria Geometer moths (Geometridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Pholodes sinistraria Scientific name
- Sinister or Frilled Bark Moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 2928.7m Recorded at altitude
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