Tortricid moths (Tortricidae)
The Tortricidae are a family of moths, commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths.
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WendyEM
wrote:
9 Nov 2025
I have big problem with the NM sample photos for this moth Cryptaspasma sordida
There are (at least ) 2 genus/sp illustrated.
https://bold-au.hobern.net/specimens.php?taxid=77154
https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations?place_id=6744&quality_grade=research&taxon_id=524567
Cryptaspasma sordida sits with its wings very tent-like, not low curve. There is a white/cream spot, with an arc of black around it on the centre of the forewing a little past 1/2 way between the base and termen. It also has a nearly reniform dark patch near it.
Moths like above don't hold their wings as tent-like, don't have pale spot with dark arc, or dark reniform patch. Palps are too long too. This moth (and 2 sample picture moths for Cryptaspasma sordida) are much more in the Cnephasia/ Rupicolana or something.
https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/d2462f7a-cfe0-4288-9fb5-a35ee25f17f0#gallery
There are (at least ) 2 genus/sp illustrated.
https://bold-au.hobern.net/specimens.php?taxid=77154
https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations?place_id=6744&quality_grade=research&taxon_id=524567
Cryptaspasma sordida sits with its wings very tent-like, not low curve. There is a white/cream spot, with an arc of black around it on the centre of the forewing a little past 1/2 way between the base and termen. It also has a nearly reniform dark patch near it.
Moths like above don't hold their wings as tent-like, don't have pale spot with dark arc, or dark reniform patch. Palps are too long too. This moth (and 2 sample picture moths for Cryptaspasma sordida) are much more in the Cnephasia/ Rupicolana or something.
https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/d2462f7a-cfe0-4288-9fb5-a35ee25f17f0#gallery
Rupicolana GROUP
ibaird
wrote:
6 Nov 2025
No, a possible Lygaenid beetle. What I initally thought has a Helioccosma(genus) larval xase is a seed head.
Lygaeidae (family)
GG
wrote:
5 Nov 2025
It was in the middle of a sparse maintenance trail through the grassland. Seemingly little suitable habitat around, but it was certainly on a mission somewhere when first spotted.
Heliocosma (genus - immature)
WendyEM
wrote:
5 Nov 2025
looks like it could be. It was in search of a new flower?or a place to pupate?
Heliocosma (genus - immature)
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