Gynoplistia sp. #2 – this may represent a local variety of G. bella (?), differing from the typical form by wing pattern in the male with first two dark bands expanded and largely fused (narrowly separated posteriorly) and lacking distinct apical clouding, and in the female the abdominal segments 2 to 4 being only obscurely reddish in colour. Antennae formula appears to fall within G. bella for both sexes.
Male
Late February 2017
Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area, West Coast
Images by Reiner Richter, used with permission.
female
Late December 2024
Penstock Lagoon
Photos KE
Mating couple
Late February 2020
Four Springs Lake
Images by cowirrie, used with permission.
