Lepidoscia characota

A Case moth (Psychidae at Paddys River, ACT

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Identification history

Lepidoscia characota	18 Mar 2021	donhe
Lepidoscia characota	18 Mar 2021	GlennCocking
Unverified	17 Mar 2021	kasiaaus

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3 comments

donhe wrote:

18 Mar 2021

Fuscicepsana fuscicepsana ?

kasiaaus wrote:

18 Mar 2021

I think there are some minor differences from the other Lepidoscia characota sightings. I know that this moth is worn but it does not seem to have a white head and the dark bands seem slightly narrower. It may just be acceptable variation.

GlennCocking wrote:

19 Mar 2021

I was a bit doubtful too, but put it down to wear and tear. I don't think there are any scales left on the head.

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Location information

Maps Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Places Paddys River, ACT

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
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Insects Case moths (Psychidae) Moths (Lepidoptera) kasiaaus Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

Additional information

5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

Lepidoscia characota Scientific name
A Case moth (Psychidae Common name
Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 916.3m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Xysmatodoma characota

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Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Queensland

Northern Territory

Western Australia

South Australia

Victoria

Tasmania