Sighting 4628469
1 A Xyloryctid moth at Melba, ACT
Identification history
| Cryptophasa tetrazona | 16 Dec 2024 | donhe | ||
| Cryptophasa tetrazona | 15 Dec 2024 | ibaird | ||
| Unidentified | 15 Dec 2024 | kasiaaus |
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3 comments
ibaird
wrote:
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' .
ibaird
wrote:
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
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Collections
Curved-horn moths (all Gelechioidea except Oecophoridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects Featured kasiaaus Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr
Additional information
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
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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- More than one media file
- Verified by an expert moderator
- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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