Symmetrischema tangolias

Andean Potato Tuber Moth at Jerrabomberra, NSW

Symmetrischema tangolias at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 25 Mar 2022
Symmetrischema tangolias at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 25 Mar 2022
Symmetrischema tangolias at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 25 Mar 2022
Symmetrischema tangolias at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 25 Mar 2022
Symmetrischema tangolias at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 25 Mar 2022
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Identification history

Symmetrischema tangolias 26 Mar 2022 donhe
Symmetrischema tangolias 26 Mar 2022 ibaird
Unidentified 26 Mar 2022 SteveBorkowskis

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Attracted to UV light, approx 8-10mm long

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ibaird wrote:
   26 Mar 2022
A new species record for CNM if confirmed.
An internationally significant pest of potatoes (Solanum tuberosum).

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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