Meritastis (genus)

1 A Bell moth (Tortricinae) at Murrumbateman, NSW

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Identification history

Meritastis (genus)	17 Oct 2021	donhe
Meritastis (genus)	16 Oct 2021	ibaird
Unidentified	16 Oct 2021	SimoneC

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Moth emerged from a pupa in a waratah bud, that had been killed

4 comments

ibaird wrote:

16 Oct 2021

I'm suggesting this ID solely because of its similarity to two or three other observations classified as such which look similar to this specimen., see particularly CNM Sighting Nos. 4375149 and 4386258. The association with a pupa and a Waratah bud is most valuable information, however I myself cannot say that that association sheds light on the identification of the species. Looks similar to some specimens of M. laganodes (e;g on the ALA) although I'm not sure its that species.

SimoneC wrote:

16 Oct 2021

Thanks, you’re right they do look to be a good match. I originally suggested Curved-horned moths as I felt it might be related to the known moth that infests waratah buds despite them looking quite different https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/286830/Improved-on-farm-management-of-Waratah-bud-and-stem-borer.pdf

ibaird wrote:

17 Oct 2021

I checked Xylorictidae but couldn't find a match.

donhe wrote:

18 Oct 2021

A number of moth species known to attack Proteaceae are listed at the foot of
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/plants/prot/proteaceae.html

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Location information

Coordinates 149.051086 -34.977436
Altitude 592.8m
Places Murrumbateman, NSW

Sighting information

1 - 3 Abundance
16 Oct 2021 10:55 AM Recorded on
SimoneC Recorded by
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Insects Moths (Lepidoptera) Tortricid moths (Tortricidae) SimoneC

Additional information

Waratah Associated plant
12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

Meritastis (genus) Scientific name
A Bell moth (Tortricinae) Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 612.5m Recorded at altitude
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