Sighting 4429345
Symmetrischema tangolias
Andean Potato Tuber Moth at Jerrabomberra, NSW
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| Symmetrischema tangolias | donhe | 26 Mar 2022 | |
| Symmetrischema tangolias | ibaird | 26 Mar 2022 | |
| Unverified | SteveBorkowskis | 26 Mar 2022 |
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Attracted to UV light, approx 8-10mm long
1 comment
26 Mar 2022
A new species record for CNM if confirmed.
An internationally significant pest of potatoes (Solanum tuberosum).
An internationally significant pest of potatoes (Solanum tuberosum).
Location information
- Places Jerrabomberra, NSW
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- SteveBorkowskis Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
Collections
- Insects Moths (Lepidoptera) Curved-horn moths (all Gelechioidea except Oecophoridae) SteveBorkowskis Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Symmetrischema tangolias
Species information
- Symmetrischema tangolias Scientific name
- Andean Potato Tuber Moth Common name
- Sensitive
- Exotic
- Major weed or pest
- Up to 624.76m Recorded at altitude
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Record quality
Quality score
6 / 7
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- Nearby sighting(s) of same species