Stagmatophora argyrostrepta

A cosmet moth at Belconnen, ACT

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Identification history

Stagmatophora (genus)	10 Jan 2025	ibaird
Stagmatophora argyrostrepta	23 Aug 2024	donhe
Macrobathra (genus)	19 Aug 2024	DianneClarke
Unidentified	18 Aug 2024	kasiaaus

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2 comments

ibaird wrote:

22 Aug 2024

Dorsal view not common for this species, but see:-
Stagmatophora argyrostrepta (A cosmet moth)
White tips of the antennae visible.

kasiaaus wrote:

25 Oct 2024

I wonder if it could be a different Stagmatophora sp. I just uploaded what I believe to be a Stagmatophora argyrostrepta and it is not the same. Stagmatophora argyrostrepta is shiny metallic white on the white stripes while this moth has pute white stripes. Hmmm.....

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Location information

Coordinates 149.070160 -35.223478
Altitude 621.6m
Maps Lake Ginninderra
Places Belconnen, ACT

Sighting information

1 Abundance
18 Aug 2024 12:50 PM Recorded on
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kasiaaus NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Curved-horn moths (all Gelechioidea except Oecophoridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects

Additional information

5mm to 12mm Animal size
Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

Stagmatophora argyrostrepta Scientific name
A cosmet moth Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 799m Recorded at altitude
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