Agriophara (genus)

A concealer moth at Melba, ACT

Agriophara (genus) at Melba, ACT - 2 Nov 2020

Agriophara (genus) at Melba, ACT - 2 Nov 2020

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Identification history

	Agriophara (genus)	4 Dec 2020	ibaird
	Agriophara (genus)	4 Dec 2020	donhe
	Tortricidae (family)	4 Dec 2020	MichaelMulvaney
	Unidentified	5 Nov 2020	kasiaaus

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2 comments

ibaird wrote:

4 Dec 2020

Looks like Agrophara genus to me, but no labial palpi visible.

donhe wrote:

4 Dec 2020

The Agriophara are inclined to hold the palps tightly against the face, like https://www.flickr.com/photos/7365168@N02/14886306347

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Location information

Coordinates 149.050205 -35.208608
Altitude 596.3m
Places Melba, ACT

Sighting information

1 - 3 Abundance
2 Nov 2020 10:49 PM Recorded on
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Insects Moths (Lepidoptera) Curved-horn moths (all Gelechioidea except Oecophoridae)

Additional information

12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

Agriophara (genus) Scientific name
A concealer moth Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 911.4m Recorded at altitude
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