Insects
Moths (Lepidoptera)
Case moths (Psychidae)
Sighting 4551783

Psychanisa (genus)

A case moth at Tuggeranong Hill

Psychanisa (genus) at Tuggeranong Hill - 9 Feb 2024
Psychanisa (genus) at Tuggeranong Hill - 9 Feb 2024
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Identification history

Psychanisa (genus) 11 Feb 2024 donhe
Psychanisa (genus) 10 Feb 2024 ibaird
Psychanisa baliodes 10 Feb 2024 donhe
Unidentified 10 Feb 2024 Harrisi

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3 comments

ibaird wrote:
   10 Feb 2024
Seems to be quite variable.
donhe wrote:
   10 Feb 2024
Either that or we have the species wrong. The absence on this specimen of a forewing marginal arc of white dots is a worry.
ibaird wrote:
   10 Feb 2024
I think Psychanisa (genus) is safer in this case.

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 9 Feb 2024 03:10 PM Recorded on
  • Harrisi Recorded by

Additional information

  • Allocasuarina sp. Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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