Sighting 4719888
Xylorycta (genus)
A concealer moth at O'Connor, ACT
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| Xylorycta (genus) | WendyEM | 21 Feb 2026 | |
| Xylorycta (genus) | ibaird | 8 Feb 2026 | |
| Unverified | ConBoekel | 2 Feb 2026 |
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8 Feb 2026
The very large and prominent labial palps suggest Xylorycta (genus) of which there are several similar looking species.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.110152-35.260307
- Altitude 617.7m
- Maps Dryandra St Woodland
- Places O'Connor, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 31 Dec 2025 11:01 AM Recorded on
- ConBoekel Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
Collections
- ConBoekel NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Xylorycta (genus) Curved-horn moths (all Gelechioidea except Oecophoridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Xylorycta (genus) Scientific name
- A concealer moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Rare or uncommon native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1292m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
Record quality
Quality score
5 / 7
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- Verified by an expert moderator
- GPS evidence of location
- Additional attributes
- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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