Swift and Ghost moths (Hepialidae)
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WendyEM
wrote:
17 Mar 2025
As it was not sticking out of a hole in the wood it may have nothing to do with the wood borers.
Hepialidae (family) IMMATURES
donhe
wrote:
16 Mar 2025
E. australasiae is thought to feed on grass roots, and is not a wood borer. The conical shape of the abdomen of this exuvia differs from the more bulbous shape shown in Sighting 4653595. Possibly close study of the spicules on the case could allow the determination of the species.
Hepialidae (family) IMMATURES
ibaird
wrote:
14 Mar 2025
I have amended the desciptive notes which appear against this species on Naturemapr.
Elhamma australasiae
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