Acyphas (genus)
Lymantriinae, Erebidae at Undefined, WA
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| Acyphas (genus) | donhe | 16 Jul 2025 | |
| Acyphas (genus) | WendyEM | 15 Jul 2025 | |
| Unverified | Mike | 15 Jul 2025 |
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3 comments
15 Jul 2025
I believe this is Acyphas sp or one of the similar genus (e.g. Euproctis sp.). Trichiocercus sparshalli, a moth I am VERY familiar with, has a broader stance, shorter, thicker, more densely haired legs, a dense 'mane' extending over its 'shoulders' and smoother more shiny wings. At rest Trichiocercus sparshalli has (in males) long 'hairs' stiching out from the end of the abdomen out past the wings or (in females) the bulbous posterior end of the abdomen, covered in honey coloured hairs can e seen between the wings.
17 Jul 2025
I did "undo" to my id as T. sparshalii, as it was, as you pointed out, incorrect, and to avoid confusing NatureMapper.
Location information
- Coordinates 125.075554-15.452810
- Altitude 42.0m
- Places Undefined, WA
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 14 Jul 2025 04:13 PM Recorded on
- Mike Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
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Species information
- Acyphas (genus) Scientific name
- Lymantriinae, Erebidae Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 737.6m Recorded at altitude
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