Scieropepla polyxesta

A Gelechioid moth (Xyloryctidae) at O'Connor, ACT

Scieropepla polyxesta at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Feb 2023
Scieropepla polyxesta at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Scieropepla polyxesta 7 Mar 2023 donhe
Scieropepla polyxesta 7 Mar 2023 ibaird
Unidentified 7 Mar 2023 ConBoekel

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I tried for better images but the moth flew off.

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Nearby sightings

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Achyra affinitalis (Cotton Web Spinner) at Dryandra St Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Ocirrhoe unimaculata (Green Stink Bug) at Dryandra St Woodland - 6 Feb 2024 by DianneClarke
Intruda signata (Ground spider) at Dryandra St Woodland - 6 Feb 2024 by DianneClarke
Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at Dryandra St Woodland - 6 Feb 2024 by DianneClarke
Pergagrapta polita (Sawfly) at Dryandra St Woodland - 6 Feb 2024 by DianneClarke
Phlogistus chrysurus (Checkered beetle) at Dryandra St Woodland - 26 Jan 2024 by ConBoekel
Casbia pallens (Pale Casbia) at Dryandra St Woodland - 26 Jan 2024 by ConBoekel
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Dryandra St Woodland - 26 Jan 2024 by ConBoekel
Dillwynia phylicoides (A Parrot-pea) at Dryandra St Woodland - 29 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Dryandra St Woodland - 29 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at Dryandra St Woodland - 26 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Dryandra St Woodland - 26 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Billardiera heterophylla (Western Australian Bluebell Creeper) at Dryandra St Woodland - 26 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Culladia cuneiferellus (Crambinae moth) at Dryandra St Woodland - 24 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Dryandra St Woodland - 9 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Oecophoridae (family) (Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth) at Dryandra St Woodland - 9 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Glyphipterix meteora (A Sedge Moth) at Dryandra St Woodland - 20 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Dryandra St Woodland - 20 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Thema macroscia (A concealer moth) at Dryandra St Woodland - 20 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Rhinotia sp. in brunnea-group (A belid weevil) at Dryandra St Woodland - 20 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Dryandra St Woodland - 6 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Thema macroscia (A concealer moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 21 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Dissomorphia australiaria (Dissomorphia australiaria) at O'Connor, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Festuca arundinacea (Tall Fescue) at O'Connor, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius (Scotch Broom, Broom, English Broom) at O'Connor, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Muscidae (family) (Unidentified muscid fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 May 2023 by ConBoekel
Syrphini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified syrphine hover fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 May 2023 by ConBoekel
Myrmecia sp. (genus) (Bull ant or Jack Jumper) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 May 2023 by ConBoekel
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Trachydora (genus) (A Gelechioid moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Peltoschema oceanica (Oceanica leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Calliphora sp. (genus) (Unidentified blowfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Monolepta froggatti (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Coniopterygidae (family) (Dusty lacewing or Dustywing) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Aporocera (Aporocera) consors (A leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Anthomyia punctipennis at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Sapromyza brunneovittata (A lauxid fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at Dryandra St Woodland - 23 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Acizzia acaciaedecurrentis (Early Green Wattle Psyllid) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Stomorhina discolor (Snout fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Aporocera (Aporocera) consors (A leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Limacodidae (family) (A cup moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Diplopoda (class) (Unidentified millipede) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at O'Connor, ACT - 8 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Odontomyia sp. (genus) (A soldier fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 8 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Dispar compacta (Barred Skipper) at O'Connor, ACT - 8 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at O'Connor, ACT - 8 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 8 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Eupselia melanostrepta (A Twig moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 8 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 8 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Dispar compacta (Barred Skipper) at O'Connor, ACT - 8 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 8 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 8 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 4 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 4 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Poa sieberiana (Poa Tussock) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Rattus rattus (Black Rat) at O'Connor, ACT - 26 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Curculionidae (family) (Unidentified weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 26 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Calliphora sp. (genus) (Unidentified blowfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 26 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela juncta (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 26 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Epermenia exilis (Shark Moth (family Epermeniidae)) at O'Connor, ACT - 26 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Monolepta froggatti (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 26 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 26 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Platycoris rotundatus (A shield bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 26 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Oedosmylus tasmaniensis (Lacewing) at O'Connor, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Odontomyia decipiens (Green Soldier Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Doratifera quadriguttata (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at O'Connor, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Conocephalus upoluensis (Meadow Katydid) at O'Connor, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Sarcophaga sp. (genus) (Flesh fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at O'Connor, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Polysoma eumetalla (Lizard Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela parilis (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela juncta (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Endotricha pyrosalis (A Pyralid moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Paropsis variolosa (Variolosa leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Achaea janata (Castor Oil Looper or Croton Caterpillar) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Platyptilia celidotus (Plume Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Euander lacertosus (Strawberry bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel

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  • 11 Feb 2023 03:01 PM Recorded on
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