Pataeta carbo (Dark Euteliid)
Pataeta carbo is the formal name for these moths. (Pataeta carbo and Pataeta conspicienda were described in the mid 19th century and later made synonymns.) Many of the specimens that have been recorded in Canberra seem to differ from the P. carbo of northern australia, and DNA evidence suggests there may be two species involved. The main differences are that the local moths have lighter coloured forewings; they have a more prominent kidney mark on the forewing; and there is a narrower and less defined black margin on the hindwing.
In its natural posture, the hindwings of this moth are covered by the forewings, and the tip of the abdomen is curled upward. If the moth is lying on its back, it can flip itself over using its abdomen.
Pataeta carbo is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | South Coast | Barwon South West | Greater Brisbane
Species information
- Pataeta carbo Scientific name
- Dark Euteliid Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 651.6m Recorded at altitude
- Machine learning
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