Oxycanus (genus)
Unidentified Oxycanus moths at Endrick, NSW
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| Oxycanus (genus) | MichaelBedingfield | 14 Jul 2022 | |
| Oxycanus rufescens | ibaird | 29 Jun 2019 | |
| Oxycanus sp. | JulieMorgan | 26 Jun 2019 | |
| Unverified | RobParnell | 24 Jun 2019 |
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I've added a photo with more detail on the antennae
I've now added a further photo of the moth taken the previous night. It's a poor photo but it shows a very red underwing area (perhaps suggesting Oxycanus rufescens)
5 comments
26 Jun 2019
This moth is one of the Oxycanus species which are generally difficult to separate using wing pattern alone. Examination of the structure of the antenna and genetalia required for positive identification.
29 Jun 2019
Looking at the MoV guide to identification the antennae suggest O. australis or O. rufescens. The probable habitat (dry sclerophyll forest), smaller size and colouration would suggest to me O. rufescens is likely.
Location information
- Coordinates 150.225330-35.204958
- Places Endrick, NSW
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 21 May 2019 08:49 PM Recorded on
- RobParnell Recorded by
Collections
- RobParnell South Coast NatureMapr Oxycanus (genus) Swift and Ghost moths (Hepialidae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Oxycanus (genus) Scientific name
- Unidentified Oxycanus moths Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1362m Recorded at altitude
Record quality
Quality score
4 / 7
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- More than one media file
- Verified by an expert moderator
- Description
- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
- GPS evidence of location
- Additional attributes