Hypertropha tortriciformis

1 A Gelechioid moth at Kambah, ACT

Hypertropha tortriciformis at Kambah, ACT - 22 Feb 2022
Hypertropha tortriciformis at Kambah, ACT - 22 Feb 2022
Hypertropha tortriciformis at Kambah, ACT - 22 Feb 2022
Hypertropha tortriciformis at Kambah, ACT - 22 Feb 2022
Hypertropha tortriciformis at Kambah, ACT - 22 Feb 2022
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Identification history

Hypertropha tortriciformis 24 Feb 2022 ibaird
Hypertropha tortriciformis 24 Feb 2022 donhe
Hypertrophidae sp. (family) 9 Feb 2022 donhe
Hypertrophidae sp. (family) 9 Feb 2022 HelenCross

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Rearing it at home. 22/02/22 - I have added a photo of the moth that was in the container after I had been away for a week and a half

3 comments

donhe wrote:
   9 Feb 2022
Super photos
HelenCross wrote:
   23 Feb 2022
I've added a photo of the moth (which escaped after I took the photo :( )
donhe wrote:
   24 Feb 2022
Excellent, thanks.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 22 Feb 2022 09:41 PM Recorded on
  • HelenCross Recorded by

Additional information

  • Eucalypt Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour

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