Curved-horn moths (all Gelechioidea except Oecophoridae)
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donhe
wrote:
1 Sep 2025
AFD have recently moved a score of the old Blastodacnidae species into Agonoxeninae, including Chrysoclista, Lithocolletis, Microcolona, Zaratha species. I agree the shape and posture of A. phoenicia are a match to this specimen , but the wing pattern etc are wrong. But maybe some of the new species in this subfamily could be a match ?
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WendyEM
wrote:
1 Sep 2025
I don't think so. ALA list only one sp in this group, it looks different, has tiny palps and is darker. Its food plant is ARAUCARIA. It is found in Queensland. The wing shape is good match 'though. These moths appeared in a container of chipped (for mulch) Eucalyptus sp. It is a puzzlement!
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WendyEM
wrote:
1 Sep 2025
Blastobasis all seem to have longer, narrower wings than this moth. They tend to rest with their wings rolled under. https://bold-au.hobern.net/taxon.php?taxid=6496
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