2 A Bardie moth at Mittagong, NSW
Identification history
| Oncopera (genus) | 5 Jan 2025 | donhe | ||
| Oncopera (genus) | 4 Jan 2025 | ibaird | ||
| Thaumetopoeinae (subfamily) | 3 Jan 2025 | Span102 |
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Not sure what type of moth this is - i thought it was dead but after a few photographs I was astonished when it flew away!
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ibaird
wrote:
4 Jan 2025
I found it hard to match this one to a particular species. Agree its an Oncopera (genus) moth (or 'Corby') moth, though., most like O, rufobrunnea I think - althogh noy showing overall brown colour. I suspect these moths often routinely 'play dead' when handled.
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Sighting information
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Additional information
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
- Unknown Gender
- Alive / healthy Animal health
Species information
- Oncopera (genus) Scientific name
- A Bardie moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 759.45m Recorded at altitude
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