Xylorycta assimilis

A Xyloryctid moth at Higgins, ACT

Xylorycta assimilis at Higgins, ACT - 27 Dec 2022
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Identification history

Xylorycta assimilis 27 Nov 2023 ibaird
Xylorycta assimilis 27 Nov 2023 donhe
Xylorycta (genus) 27 Nov 2023 ibaird
Philobota productella 25 Nov 2023 AlisonMilton

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ibaird wrote:
   27 Nov 2023
I suggest this is Xyloryctidae subfamily, Xylorycta (genus), possibly X. assimilis.

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  • Attracted to UV light Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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