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Swift and Ghost moths (Hepialidae)

Swift and Ghost moths (Hepialidae)

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Swift and Ghost moths (Hepialidae)

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ibaird wrote:
30 May 2025
A female, I suggest.
Oxycanus silvanus
donhe wrote:
30 May 2025
Empty pupal case.
Hepialidae (family) IMMATURE
kasiaaus wrote:
26 May 2025
Thank Ian but I'm a bit confused by the image of antennae in the field guide for a female Oxycanus dirempta. They look the same to me.
Oxycanus australis
ibaird wrote:
25 May 2025
ID based on the last photo, excellent sharp image of the female antennae.
Oxycanus australis
ibaird wrote:
25 May 2025
For a plain E. australasie see her:-
Elhamma australasiae (A Swift or Ghost moth (Hepialidae))
Elhamma australasiae

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