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Scythris diatoma

2 A Gelechioid moth at Cotter River, ACT

Scythris diatoma at Cotter River, ACT - 15 Mar 2023
Scythris diatoma at Cotter River, ACT - 15 Mar 2023
Scythris diatoma at Cotter River, ACT - 15 Mar 2023
Scythris diatoma at Cotter River, ACT - 15 Mar 2023
Scythris diatoma at Cotter River, ACT - 15 Mar 2023
Scythris diatoma at Cotter River, ACT - 15 Mar 2023
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Identification history

Scythris diatoma 17 Mar 2023 donhe
Scythris diatoma 17 Mar 2023 ibaird
Unidentified 17 Mar 2023 Harrisi

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4 comments

donhe wrote:
   17 Mar 2023
Scythris diatoma ?
ibaird wrote:
   17 Mar 2023
A new species for CNM.
Harrisi wrote:
   17 Mar 2023
But not significant?
ibaird wrote:
   17 Mar 2023
I am not sure. i will seek advice.

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Nearby sightings

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Polyphrades paganus (A weevil) at Cotter River, ACT - 19 Mar 2023 by Harrisi
Syllitus rectus (Longhorn beetle) at Cotter River, ACT - 19 Mar 2023 by Harrisi
Leioproctus (Leioproctus) launcestonensis at Cotter River, ACT - 19 Mar 2023 by Harrisi
Castiarina sexplagiata (Jewel beetle) at Cotter River, ACT - 19 Mar 2023 by Harrisi
Castiarina flavopicta (Flavopicta jewel beetle) at Cotter River, ACT - 17 Mar 2023 by Harrisi
Syllitus rectus (Longhorn beetle) at Cotter River, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by Harrisi
Castiarina bremei (A jewel beetle) at Cotter River, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by Harrisi
Castiarina sexplagiata (Jewel beetle) at Cotter River, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by Harrisi
Exocarpos strictus (Dwarf Cherry) at Cotter River, ACT - 16 Sep 2015 by KenT
Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood) at Cotter River, ACT - 16 Sep 2015 by KenT
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Cotter River, ACT - 15 Sep 2015 by KenT
Acacia dawsonii (Dawson's Wattle) at Cotter River, ACT - 15 Sep 2015 by KenT

Location information

Species information

  • Scythris diatoma Scientific name
  • A Gelechioid moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 15 Mar 2023 02:23 PM Recorded on
  • Harrisi Recorded by

Additional information

  • Bursaria spinosa Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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