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White Antenna Wasp Moth

Amata nigriceps

Photo by HemaShah
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-27.4713, 153.024

Field Notes

Habitat:

-27.47126° N, 153.02385° E

Seen by the banks of the Brisbane river.

Reference Links:

Common Wasp Moth - Eressa angustipenna

Species ID Suggestions

White Antenna Wasp Moth

Amata nigriceps

Reference Link
Neil Ross
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Comments (5)
HemaShah
Thanks so much Neil! Very interesting and updated accordingly.
Neil Ross
Hema, I've actually changed my ID suggestion. What I thought was a Black-headed Wasp Moth (Common Wasp Moth) - Eressa angustipenna is actually a White Antenna Wasp Moth - Amata nigriceps. They looks almost identical with the exception of the antenna, the later of which has a white tip. Here are two reference links for you to compare... http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_tigermoths/OrangeSpotted2.htm https://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_tigermoths/OrangeSpotted.htm
HemaShah
Thanks for the ID Neil.I was delited to see this moth!
DanielePralong
Nice shots Hema! You may want to check the pin position on the map.
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PublishedApril 13, 2019

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