Zonopetala decisana

Wingia Group at Cook, ACT

Zonopetala decisana at Cook, ACT - 20 Mar 2020
Zonopetala decisana at Cook, ACT - 20 Mar 2020
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Identification history

Zonopetala decisana 20 Mar 2020 donhe
Zonopetala decisana 20 Mar 2020 ibaird
Unidentified 20 Mar 2020 CathB

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GlennCocking wrote:
   30 Apr 2020
It's interesting to compare Zonopetala decisana with Euphiltra eroricella as they are very similar. There are differences in the extent of black or white at the base of their labial palpi and antennae, but a microscope is usually needed to see this. Z. decisana has broader mainly black and white forewings, and E. eroticella is more colourful with a subtle yellowsheen, but these characteristics are hard to assess in single photos. I don't know if the CNM records are properly separated.

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Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

  • Zonopetala decisana Scientific name
  • Wingia Group Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1210.58m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
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  • Synonyms

    Conchylis ustella

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