Insects
Moths (Lepidoptera)
Tortricid moths (Tortricidae)
Sighting 4508866

Strepsicrates sphenophora

A Totricid moth at Acton, ACT

Strepsicrates sphenophora at Acton, ACT - 31 Aug 2023 12:34 PM
Strepsicrates sphenophora at Acton, ACT - 31 Aug 2023 12:34 PM
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Strepsicrates sphenophora 13 Sep 2023 ibaird
Strepsicrates sphenophora 13 Sep 2023 donhe
Scoparia (genus) 12 Sep 2023 donhe
Unverified 12 Sep 2023 ConBoekel

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6 comments

donhe wrote:
   12 Sep 2023
Maybe rather worn? I cannot figure out any particular wing pattern.
ibaird wrote:
   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?
ibaird wrote:
   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.
MichaelBedingfield wrote:
   13 Sep 2023
Hi Ian, we can fix this issue easily at the national level, then it is ok for all regions.
ConBoekel wrote:
   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.
ibaird wrote:
   13 Sep 2023
OK, thanks. We don't have many records or know much about this genus.

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