Asura compsodes

2 A Lichen moth (Arctiinae, Erebidae at Undefined Area

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Asura compsodes Yesterday WendyEM
Asura compsodes 20 Jan 2024 ibaird
Unverified 19 Jan 2024 Span102

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Asura Cervicalis

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donhe wrote:
   20 Jan 2024
The forewing split tornal spot suggests Asura compsodes.
Span102 wrote:
   20 Jan 2024
Thank you moderators @donhe and @ibaird 🙏
ibaird wrote:
   20 Jan 2024
Yes, I think you are correct. There aren't many photos online, ut your sighting I think is a good match for this species.
A new species for NatureMapr's Southern Highlands region if approved.
Excellent siighting.
WendyEM wrote:
   Yesterday
Asura compsodes
https://bold-au.hobern.net/specimens.php?taxid=321426
https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations?taxon_id=472948

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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