Conopomorpha heliopla
a Lizard Moth, Gracillariidae at suppressed
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| Conopomorpha heliopla | DianneClarke | 1 Mar 2024 | |
| Gracillariidae (family) | ibaird | 28 Feb 2024 | |
| Conopomorpha heliopla | donhe | 28 Feb 2024 | |
| Glyphipterix anaclastis | donhe | 28 Feb 2024 | |
| Gelechiidae (family) | DianneClarke | 28 Feb 2024 |
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11 comments
28 Feb 2024
I agree the forewing tornal area is confused. The circular pattern at the margin looks like some Gracillariidae, eg Polysoma eumetalla, Conopomorpha heliopla.
28 Feb 2024
Both of those suggestions look better. It is so small and disinclined to stand and pose for even a moment, so difficult to get the detail - this is my best effort over 3 nights. I lean towards Conopomorpha heliopla because the white marks on the outer wing margins appear to match.
28 Feb 2024
I agree this moth is not Glyphipterix (genus and most likely in the family Graciilariidae, but I'm not 100% sure its C. heliopla but admittedly its similar. Polysoma eumetalla is also close.
1 Mar 2024
Still think it is C. heliopla https://bold-au.hobern.net/specimen.php?processid=ANICY270-11
1 Mar 2024
Ok Dianne I have undone my Confirm of Gracillariidae if you want to Confirm something else.
1 Mar 2024
Thanks Don - I don't think I should be confirming my own sightings especially if there is any doubt.
1 Mar 2024
Dianne: Your sighting but I think the C. heliopla suggestion is one of severaal I made?
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- DianneClarke Recorded by
- Less than 5mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
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- Insects Other moths Moths (Lepidoptera) DianneClarke Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Conopomorpha heliopla
Species information
- Conopomorpha heliopla Scientific name
- a Lizard Moth, Gracillariidae Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
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