Eretmocera (genus) (Scythrididae family)

Bobundara, NSW

Eretmocera (genus) (Scythrididae family) at Bobundara, NSW - 7 Mar 2021 11:29 AM
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Eretmocera (genus) (Scythrididae family) 27 Oct 2023 donhe
Eretmocera (genus) (Scythrididae family) 26 Oct 2023 ibaird
Unverified 26 Oct 2023 AndyRoo

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GPSed. Looked like it might have been feeding?

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ibaird wrote:
   26 Oct 2023
The ID of this moth to the species leve lremains uncertain, but severasl local observations have apparently been made, see "Eretmocera (genus) (Scythrididae family)'' on CNM. No close match on Bold Systems 4 is apparent or on the ALA. or iNaturalist. Looks superficially similar to Scythris trivinctella on iNaturalist (one unconfirmed observation near Melbourne) but that species is native to North America.
AndyRoo wrote:
   26 Oct 2023
Thanks Ian, looks like it. Looking at the other sighting on CNM it does seem to like native daisies.

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  • Brachyscome dentata Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Insect on a flower

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