Sighting 4628469
Cryptophasa tetrazona
1 A Xyloryctid moth at Melba, ACT
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| Cryptophasa tetrazona | donhe | 16 Dec 2024 | |
| Cryptophasa tetrazona | ibaird | 15 Dec 2024 | |
| Unverified | kasiaaus | 15 Dec 2024 |
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3 comments
15 Dec 2024
Cryptophasa tetrazona, Xyloryctidae. The markings at the outer costal margin suggested it may be an Xylorictid! Other Cryptophasa spp. seem to have this 'calling card' .
15 Dec 2024
A new species for Canberra and Southern Tablelands region when confirmed. Also has been recorded for Greater Brisbane region. Excellent photo,
Location information
- Coordinates 149.050293-35.208558
- Altitude 593.0m
- Places Melba, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 11 Dec 2024 10:56 PM Recorded on
- kasiaaus Recorded by
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
Collections
- Curved-horn moths (all Gelechioidea except Oecophoridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects Featured kasiaaus Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Cryptophasa tetrazona
Species information
- Cryptophasa tetrazona Scientific name
- A Xyloryctid moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 593m Recorded at altitude
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5 / 7
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