Scythrididae (family)

Tropical Longhorned Moth at Hughes Grassy Woodland

Scythrididae (family) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 25 Jan 2024
Scythrididae (family) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 25 Jan 2024
Scythrididae (family) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 25 Jan 2024
Scythrididae (family) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 25 Jan 2024
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Identification history

Scythrididae (family) 30 Jan 2024 donhe
Scythrididae (family) 30 Jan 2024 ibaird
Stathmopodidae (family) 27 Jan 2024 donhe
Unidentified 26 Jan 2024 LisaH

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5 comments

donhe wrote:
   27 Jan 2024
Dolophrosynella balteata ?
ibaird wrote:
   30 Jan 2024
Possibly Eretmocera (genus), see 'Moths in the ACT' , p.109.
donhe wrote:
   30 Jan 2024
But there are many unillustrated Australian Scithris species, some of which which may look similar.
donhe wrote:
   30 Jan 2024
There are oodles of unillustrated Scythris species that may look similar.
ibaird wrote:
   30 Jan 2024
Yes, apparently many Scythris (genus) moths with world-wide distributions which look like this too.

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  • Bursaria Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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