Discophlebia sp.(1) (MoV, Part 2)

A Stub-moth at suppressed

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Identification history

Discophlebia sp.(1) (MoV, Part 2)	Yesterday	WendyEM
Discophlebia sp.(1) (MoV, Part 2)	Yesterday	ibaird
Nycteropa subovalis	Yesterday	donhe
Unverified	22 Apr 2025	PJH123

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Discophlebia sp?

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PJH123 wrote:

Yesterday

Don and Ian, I believe the yellow/orange and black striped abdomen precludes this from Nycteropa

ibaird wrote:

Yesterday

Yes, Moths of Victoria (Part 2, supporting disc) show a photo of 'Discophebia sp. (1)' - an un-named species which has a yellow/orange and black striped abdomen matching the appearance of this specimen. The patterning of the wings also seem similar to this specimen. They also show the moth has a yellow coloured antennae (separately photographed) which may be similar to the yellow/orage antenna on this specimen.
The other Discoplebia spp. MoV illustrate ie. D. catacolina, D. celaena and D. lucasii do not show and orange and black abdomen.

WendyEM wrote:

Yesterday

I think it is the short pectinations on the male antennae that is distinctive of D. sp.(1) also Moths of Victoria (Part 2, supporting disc) mentions white fringe and pattern on hindwing being distinctive (in Victorian species) of D. sp.(1)

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At least 1 Abundance
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25mm to 50mm Animal size

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Discophlebia sp.(1) (MoV, Part 2) Scientific name
A Stub-moth Common name
Unknown
Rare or uncommon native
Non-invasive or negligible
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