Sighting 4716615
Scieropepla reversella
A Gelechioid moth (Xyloryctidae) at O'Connor, ACT
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| Scieropepla reversella | ibaird | 26 Jun 2026 | |
| Scieropepla reversella | WendyEM | 18 Jun 2026 | |
| Unverified | ConBoekel | 29 Dec 2025 |
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2 comments
29 Dec 2025
Size and shape suggests Scieropepla (genus) but specimen does not have black basal palps as that species does.
18 Jun 2026
Scieropepla reversella (I am not sure about the streaky ones we have placed in this sp previously - I think it is meant to be white? or not?)
https://bold-au.hobern.net/specimens.php?taxid=329678
https://xyloryctinemothsofaustralia.blogspot.com/search?q=Scieropepla
iNat seems to be uncertain of this sp
https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations?verifiable=true&taxon_id=1451610&place_id=6744&preferred_place_id=6744
https://bold-au.hobern.net/specimens.php?taxid=329678
https://xyloryctinemothsofaustralia.blogspot.com/search?q=Scieropepla
iNat seems to be uncertain of this sp
https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations?verifiable=true&taxon_id=1451610&place_id=6744&preferred_place_id=6744
Location information
- Coordinates 149.110427-35.261332
- Altitude 619.7m
- Maps Dryandra St Woodland
- Places O'Connor, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 18 Dec 2025 09:14 AM Recorded on
- ConBoekel Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
Collections
- ConBoekel NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Scieropepla reversella Curved-horn moths (all Gelechioidea except Oecophoridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Scieropepla reversella Scientific name
- A Gelechioid moth (Xyloryctidae) Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 619.7m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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