Tatobotys janapalis

A Crambid moth (Spilomelinae) at Wellington Point, QLD

Tatobotys janapalis at Wellington Point, QLD - 1 Nov 2023
Tatobotys janapalis at Wellington Point, QLD - 1 Nov 2023
Tatobotys janapalis at Wellington Point, QLD - 1 Nov 2023
Tatobotys janapalis at Wellington Point, QLD - 1 Nov 2023
Tatobotys janapalis at Wellington Point, QLD - 1 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Tatobotys janapalis 5 Nov 2023 donhe
Tatobotys janapalis 4 Nov 2023 ibaird
Metasia tiasalis 2 Nov 2023 donhe
Unidentified 2 Nov 2023 TimL

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PJH123 wrote:
   4 Nov 2023
@donhe I do not believe this is Metasia tiasalis but most likely a female Tatobotys janapalis (Walker, 1859)

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 1 Nov 2023 02:43 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Resting Insect behaviour on flower

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