Scioglyptis (genus)

1 Bark Moth at O'Connor, ACT

Scioglyptis (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Mar 2022
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Identification history

Scioglyptis (genus) 23 May 2022 ibaird
Scioglyptis (genus) 23 May 2022 donhe
Scioglyptis lyciaria 23 May 2022 GlennCocking
Scioglyptis loxographa 25 Mar 2022 ibaird

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Attracted to UV light at night (50w Gecko).

3 comments

ibaird wrote:
   25 Mar 2022
Female. Thread-like antennae.
GlennCocking wrote:
   23 May 2022
I think it's a worn S. lyciaria. See photos of both females in Moths in ACT
ibaird wrote:
   23 May 2022
I've looked at the photos in Moths in Act as I did originally and I'd still plump for S. loxographa female due to the shape of the forewing main line. Have you other criteria you'd point too?

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Additional information

  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Female Gender

Species information

  • Scioglyptis (genus) Scientific name
  • Bark Moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • 609.6m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning

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