Heliocosma (genus - immature)

A tortrix or leafroller moth at Black Mountain

Heliocosma (genus - immature) at Black Mountain - 13 Sep 2022
Heliocosma (genus - immature) at Black Mountain - 13 Sep 2022
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Identification history

Heliocosma (genus - immature) 11 Mar 2024 ibaird
Heliocosma (genus - immature) 10 Mar 2024 donhe
Heliocosma (genus) 15 Oct 2022 ibaird
Unidentified 18 Sep 2022 CathB

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2 comments

ibaird wrote:
   15 Oct 2022
Cannot see the larva.
donhe wrote:
   15 Oct 2022
I have never come across a Psychidae larva on a flower. All the ones I know feed on leaves, and hang around on fence posts etc. I think being on a flower is evidence of Heliocosma.

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  • Caladenia fuscata Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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