Cryptophasa irrorata

A Gelechioid moth (Xyloryctidae) at Cook, ACT

Cryptophasa irrorata at Cook, ACT - 28 Feb 2023
Cryptophasa irrorata at Cook, ACT - 28 Feb 2023
Cryptophasa irrorata at Cook, ACT - 28 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Cryptophasa irrorata 2 Mar 2023 ibaird
Cryptophasa irrorata 2 Mar 2023 CathB

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Found on the windowsill. I think it is probably the same moth that was battering itself on the window the night before, shown in the third photo.

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 28 Feb 2023 09:29 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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