Meritastis lythrodana
A tortrix or leafroller moth at suppressed
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| Meritastis lythrodana | donhe | 7 Mar 2023 | |
| Meritastis lythrodana | ibaird | 6 Mar 2023 | |
| Tortricidae (family) | ibaird | 6 Mar 2023 | |
| Epiphyas xylodes | donhe | 6 Mar 2023 | |
| Nanaguna clopaea | donhe | 4 Mar 2023 | |
| Unverified | arjay | 3 Mar 2023 |
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3 comments
6 Mar 2023
Looks the same as Sighting No. 4472928. but I don't think it matches Epiphyas. xylodes. Similar to Sighting no. 4473219 also, but that specimen is damaged.
6 Mar 2023
M. lythodrana varies from very dark to lighter coloured overall. This is a light coloured specimen.
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- arjay Recorded by
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
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- Insects Moths (Lepidoptera) Tortricid moths (Tortricidae) arjay Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Meritastis lythrodana
Species information
- Meritastis lythrodana Scientific name
- A tortrix or leafroller moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 895.8m Recorded at altitude
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Record quality
Quality score
4 / 7
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