Philobota (genus)
Unidentified Philobota genus moths at Parkes, ACT
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| Philobota (genus) | 28 Mar 2026 | WendyEM | ||
| Philobota (genus) | 28 Mar 2026 | ibaird | ||
| Unverified | 27 Mar 2026 | TimL |
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Size is indicated by the two midges seen in the final image.
4 comments
WendyEM
wrote:
27 Mar 2026
as a am not from Canberra. I am intrigued by all the sightings from the National Carillon? Are you all into bells or is it a well lit public place that attracts moths but does not have security (like Parliament House) and is not a public toilet/ATM etc (like I've been known to photograph interesting moths - but where cameras are not encouraged)
female Philobota sp
female Philobota sp
TimL
wrote:
27 Mar 2026
Hi @WendyEM I can't speak for the rest of the population, but personally, I can take or leave the bells. The Carillon is lit up overnight and attracts various insects. There are security checks throughout the night but not permanent on-site staff, hence it's possible to photograph the bugs.
ibaird
wrote:
28 Mar 2026
Yes, lights on and accessible in a public place, all locked up at night. The bells are not to my taste either! Not sure as to the species. Doesn't look particularly like P. philostaura or P. mucida to my eye, but I'm open to suggestions.
WendyEM
wrote:
28 Mar 2026
VERY vaguely like this which is said to be male & female
https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations/11385429
In my experience various Philobota females are larger and look different to the males. Fingers crossed people can get in cop shots which can help with this.
https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations/11385429
In my experience various Philobota females are larger and look different to the males. Fingers crossed people can get in cop shots which can help with this.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.141676-35.298472
- Altitude 573.5m
- Maps Lake Burley Griffin Central/East Mount Ainslie to Black Mountain
- Places Parkes, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 24 Mar 2026 05:26 AM Recorded on
- TimL Recorded by
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
Collections
- TimL NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Philobota (genus) Concealer moths (Oecophoridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Philobota (genus) Scientific name
- Unidentified Philobota genus moths Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 686.2m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
Record quality
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6 / 7
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