Vine's Rustic - Melbourne - Tony Davison
73.099 BF2384  – Vine's Rustic  – Hoplodrina ambigua  – ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Adult Macro:  CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species – Good photographs may be required – Can be confused with other species      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread         orange – Migrant
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Uncertain, The Rustic
ID pointers: Appears glossy in texture with the forewing colour a pale grey or pale to dark brownish grey, or silvery-grey. Oval and kidney marks are obvious but larger and rounder than Uncertain and Rustic. The cross-lines are similar but central band faint. Hind wing is whitish with a faint pearly sheen.
Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  August /  September /  October –  Two generations – May- July – Aug – Oct – second tends to be more numerous Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –   Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 9 June 2026 by TD ***
Wingspan: 32-34mm
Forewing: 13-15mm

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Adults: (between 1997 - 2026)  |  Immatures: (between 2025 - 2025)
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