Ptilomacra senex

Cossid Moth or 'Wood Moth' at Sheldon, QLD

Ptilomacra senex at Sheldon, QLD - suppressed
Ptilomacra senex at Sheldon, QLD - suppressed
Ptilomacra senex at Sheldon, QLD - suppressed
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Ptilomacra senex 20 Aug 2023 donhe
Ptilomacra senex 19 Aug 2023 ibaird
Unidentified 15 Aug 2023 PJH123

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4 comments

ibaird wrote:
   16 Aug 2023
Photo?
donhe wrote:
   19 Aug 2023
Tathorhynchus fallax ?
PJH123 wrote:
   19 Aug 2023
I do not believe it is Tathorhynchus fallax. May be Ptilomacra senex Walker, 1855??
ibaird wrote:
   19 Aug 2023
Yes, I think yiu are cirrect. Seems to be consistent with a female of the species, which is apprently less strongly marked, but also has pectinate antennae, but with shorter bristles (rami?).

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