Insects
Moths (Lepidoptera)
Anthelid moths (Anthelidae)
Sighting 4424694

Anthela (genus) immature

1 Unidentified Anthelid Moth at Moruya, NSW

Anthela (genus) immature at Moruya, NSW - suppressed
Anthela (genus) immature at Moruya, NSW - suppressed
Anthela (genus) immature at Moruya, NSW - suppressed
Anthela (genus) immature at Moruya, NSW - suppressed
Anthela (genus) immature at Moruya, NSW - suppressed
Anthela (genus) immature at Moruya, NSW - suppressed
Anthela (genus) immature at Moruya, NSW - suppressed
Anthela (genus) immature at Moruya, NSW - suppressed
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Identification history

Anthela (genus) immature 15 Feb 2024 donhe
Anthela (genus) immature 15 Feb 2024 ibaird
Unverified 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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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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