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Macrobathra sp., Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar Updated ID by Maik Bippus. Africa,Kirindy Reserve,LepiLED,Madagascar,Madagascar 2019,World Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Macrobathra sp., Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar

Updated ID by Maik Bippus.

    comments (5)

  1. Those labial palps make me think this is from the Curved-Horn Moths Superfamily ( Gelechioidea)
    Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
  2. Similar species I'm seeing so far:
    Labdia oxychlora
    Telphusa longifasciella (this one seems more likely?). Maybe something in this genus?
    Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
    1. Thanks for helping out, Lisa!

      Labdia oxychlora seems to have quite similar colors, but I'm seeing a difference in the color of the antennae as well as the thorax. Furthermore, Labdia sp. does not seem reported from Madagascar (although we should take into consideration that moths in Madagascar are poorly documented).

      Telphusa looks very interesting. This photo suggests a strong visual similarity:
      https://www.flickr.com/photos/80270393@N06/32853805377

      What I've found out so far is that Telphusa sp. has some reports from mainland Africa, yet none from Madagascar. iNat doesn't even have any observations outside NA.

      It looks like ID-ing Madagascar moths will be tricky so I'm compiling a list of useful resources in the description of this list:


      Please do let me know if you come across other useful resources.
      Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
      1. I agree with the assessment of Labdia sp. Telphusa is the way I would lean for sure (despite the slight dissimilarities).

        I'll let you know if I find anything!
        Posted 6 years ago
      2. That photo is quite close, yes! That Y-shape seems to be a key feature! Posted 6 years ago

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