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Swift and Ghost moths (Hepialidae)

Swift and Ghost moths (Hepialidae)

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Swift and Ghost moths (Hepialidae)

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kasiaaus wrote:
26 May 2025
Thank Ian but I'm a bit confused by the image of antennae in the field guide for a female Oxycanus dirempta. They look the same to me.
Oxycanus australis
ibaird wrote:
25 May 2025
ID based on the last photo, excellent sharp image of the female antennae.
Oxycanus australis
ibaird wrote:
25 May 2025
For a plain E. australasie see her:-
Elhamma australasiae (A Swift or Ghost moth (Hepialidae))
Elhamma australasiae
WendyEM wrote:
25 May 2025
Antennae are VERY short. Hint of Hep markings in second shot.
Elhamma australasiae
WendyEM wrote:
25 May 2025
Abantiades
https://bold-au.hobern.net/taxon.php?taxid=2615
of the species recorded in WA, A. albofasciatus is the best fit.
It looks like Abantiades sp on BOLD have undergone a lot of re-sorting lately.
Abantiades albofasciatus

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