Strepsicrates sphenophora
A Totricid moth at Acton, ACT
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| Strepsicrates sphenophora | ibaird | 13 Sep 2023 | |
| Strepsicrates sphenophora | donhe | 13 Sep 2023 | |
| Scoparia (genus) | donhe | 12 Sep 2023 | |
| Unverified | ConBoekel | 12 Sep 2023 |
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6 comments
12 Sep 2023
I don't really see many features of Scoparia (genus). The labial palpi seem too short annd stibby. But I do see features which suggest to me Strepsicrates (genus) (Oleuthrinae) There are sloping check marks along the costa, the foewing outer margins are ragged. Perhaps S. spenophora?
12 Sep 2023
Unfortunatelyt though we seem to still have Strepsicrates (genus) species listed in 'Óther moths' when they should be listed in Tortricidae along with the other Oleththreutinae subf.) moths. However, I'm not sure what is the best approach to systemenatically fixing this error aross the three platforms; Canberra & Soithern Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and the South Coast.
13 Sep 2023
Hi Ian, we can fix this issue easily at the national level, then it is ok for all regions.
13 Sep 2023
I notice that one of the other sightings has the moth on a Caladenia sp flower. In the Caladenia Forest I recorded something like 50 patches of Caladenia fuscata in flower at much the same time as this moth record.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.110403-35.267513
- Altitude 634.6m
- Maps Caladenia Forest, O'Connor
- Places Acton, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 31 Aug 2023 12:34 PM Recorded on
- ConBoekel Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
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- ConBoekel Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Strepsicrates sphenophora Tortricid moths (Tortricidae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Strepsicrates sphenophora Scientific name
- A Totricid moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 634.6m Recorded at altitude
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- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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