Insects
Moths (Lepidoptera)
Sighting 4672388

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Paramelora ammophila 1 Jun 2025 donhe
Unverified 31 May 2025 PJH123

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ibaird wrote:
   31 May 2025
Tolpia (genus)?
https://bold-au.hobern.net/taxon.php?taxid=283167
PJH123 wrote:
   1 Jun 2025
Possibly Paramelora sp
https://bold-au.hobern.net/specimens.php?taxid=362577
ibaird wrote:
   1 Jun 2025
Mm, perhaps, but on that evidence I suggest most Paramelora (genus) species seem to have a much more wavy pattern across the forewing. A problem is the apparent 'worn' nature of this specimen.
donhe wrote:
   1 Jun 2025
I think Tolpia has a more rounded forewing costa than this specimen.
ibaird wrote:
   3 Jun 2025
On this evdence Paramelora ammophila is a very variable species:-
https://bold-au.hobern.net/specimens.php?taxid=362577

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