Swift and Ghost moths (Hepialidae)
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WendyEM
wrote:
29 Dec 2025
the huge moth and tiny antennae indicate a Hep. e.g. look at antennae on Sighting 4716237. This moth is a much larger species than that one however.
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WendyEM
wrote:
28 Dec 2025
Yes the photos are excellent. I think this is Oncopera rufobrunnea which has a very similar wing shape. It is much more shaggy 'maned' like your moth and has the very hairy legs too - compared to Elhamma australasiae
Oncopera rufobrunnea
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