Parotis (genus)
A Crambid moth (Spilomelinae) at Sheldon, QLD
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| Parotis (genus) | ibaird | 21 Nov 2023 | |
| Parotis (genus) | donhe | 6 Nov 2023 | |
| Unverified | PJH123 | 6 Nov 2023 |
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Parotis sp.
3 comments
7 Nov 2023
Australia has 7 species of Parotis, and I do not know how to tell them apart. Something about a forewing black spot, but this specimen seems maybe to have traces of a dark spot on each forewing anyway.
7 Nov 2023
Ian, I think Parotis marginata is the best fit. Noted in the original description, "Both wings with a marginal series of specks". Described from "Ceylon" with no work done on the Australian species, things might change.
Location information
- Places Sheldon, QLD
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- PJH123 Recorded by
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
Collections
- Sheldon PJH123 NatureMapr Parotis (genus) Pyralid or Snout Moths (Pyralidae & Crambidae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Parotis (genus) Scientific name
- A Crambid moth (Spilomelinae) Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
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- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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