Ectropis (genus)
An engrailed moth at Harrison, ACT
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| Ectropis (genus) | 14 Mar 2026 | ibaird | ||
| Ectropis (genus) | 13 Mar 2026 | DPRees125 |
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2 comments
ibaird
wrote:
14 Mar 2026
I suggest it is a foreshortened (low angle from below in the first image) female Ectropis excursaria although the definitive markings at the outer edges of the hindwing (an upturned 'mainline' marking) are not quite visible due to the overlap of the forewing.
DPRees125
wrote:
15 Mar 2026
These two images are of the same moth which moved about. the first was taken at an angle , being higher than me.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.158720-35.192720
- Places Harrison, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 5 Mar 2026 09:28 PM Recorded on
- DPRees125 Recorded by
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
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- DPRees125 NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Ectropis (genus) Geometer moths (Geometridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Ectropis (genus) Scientific name
- An engrailed moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 819.15m Recorded at altitude
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Record quality
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5 / 7
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