Insects
Moths (Lepidoptera)
Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae)
Sighting 4629559

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Helicoverpa (genus) 29 Jan 2025 donhe
Unverified 18 Dec 2024 KylieWaldon

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looks similar to the one I saw at Yackandandah. Maybe it is supposed to look like this and isn't weather affected.

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donhe wrote:
   18 Dec 2024
What is the sighting number of the one you saw in Yackandandah?
This could perhaps be Philobota hydara or P. philostaura ?
KylieWaldon wrote:
   19 Dec 2024
Philobota (genus) comparing the two maybe they are different species. Its just odd that within a week or so I've got another similar coloured moth. Haven't seen any real pretty ones yet.
donhe wrote:
   20 Dec 2024
4625634 looks very worn. The markings could have been similar.
KylieWaldon wrote:
   20 Dec 2024
PS as I say that I should mention that there is still an old lady moth in my garage, but every time it appears I don't have my camera out!
KimberiRP wrote:
   29 Jan 2025
Looks like Heliothinae, e.g. Heliocheilus
donhe wrote:
   29 Jan 2025
Yes I think you are right.

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  • bursaria spinosa Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Insect on a flower

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