Pollanisus (genus)

A Forester Moth at Rocky Creek, NSW

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Identification history

Pollanisus (genus)	6 Jun 2025	ibaird
Pollanisus (genus)	6 Jun 2025	donhe
Unverified	5 Jun 2025	PJH123

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Pollanisus sp. Probably Pollanisus apicalis (Walker, 1854). I have 4 specimens in my collection form here with the largest having a forewing length of 9mm. Tarmann's, 2004 revision gives the forewing length as 7.5-9.5mm and for Pollanisus viridipulverulenta 11-13mm

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Location information

Coordinates 150.085061 -30.134783
Places Rocky Creek, NSW

Sighting information

4 - 15 Abundance
3 Nov 2009 07:36 PM Recorded on
PJH123 Recorded by
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12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

Pollanisus (genus) Scientific name
A Forester Moth Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 1429.73m Recorded at altitude
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