Acyphas (genus)

Lymantriinae, Erebidae at Undefined, WA

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Identification history

Acyphas (genus)	16 Jul 2025	donhe
Acyphas (genus)	15 Jul 2025	WendyEM
Unverified	15 Jul 2025	Mike

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WendyEM wrote:

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.

WendyEM wrote:

17 Jul 2025

WHY has the ID history disappeared ??? @donhe @ibaird

donhe wrote:

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.

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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
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Mike NatureMapr Kimberley Latest Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects

Additional information

5mm to 12mm Animal size

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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New South Wales

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South Australia

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