Chelepteryx chalepteryx

White-stemmed Wattle Moth at Moruya, NSW

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Identification history

	Chelepteryx chalepteryx	14 Apr 2022	JulieMorgan
	Chelepteryx chalepteryx	14 Apr 2022	LisaH

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First photo is same species, different moth to following photos, taken two days later, so two distinct individuals. Photos 2-5 had 11cm wing span. Thanks to Joan F for her help to photograph and identify.

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Location information

Maps Broulee Moruya Nature Observation Area
Places Moruya, NSW

Sighting information

2 Abundance
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Insects Moths (Lepidoptera) Anthelid moths (Anthelidae) LisaH South Coast NatureMapr

Additional information

50mm or larger Animal size

Species information

Chelepteryx chalepteryx Scientific name
White-stemmed Wattle Moth Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 727m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Darala cupreotincta

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