Anthela (genus) immature

1 Unidentified Anthelid Moth at Moruya, NSW

Anthela (genus) immature at Moruya, NSW - 17 Feb 2022
Anthela (genus) immature at Moruya, NSW - 17 Feb 2022
Anthela (genus) immature at Moruya, NSW - 17 Feb 2022
Anthela (genus) immature at Moruya, NSW - 17 Feb 2022
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Identification history

Anthela (genus) immature 15 Feb 2024 donhe
Anthela (genus) immature 15 Feb 2024 ibaird
Unidentified 17 Feb 2022 LisaH

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I'm guessing this is a moth pupating? (Or I could have a good imagination?)

3 comments

ibaird wrote:
   15 Feb 2024
Yes, possibly Anthela (genus) based on the second photo. Great photography.
donhe wrote:
   15 Feb 2024
Hope you can keep it in protective custody until a moth emerges for identification.
ibaird wrote:
   15 Feb 2024
Date of this observation is 17 Feb 2022!

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 17 Feb 2022 01:40 PM Recorded on
  • LisaH Recorded by

Additional information

  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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