Scythrididae (family)

Tropical Longhorned Moth at Charleys Forest, NSW

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Identification history

Scythrididae (family)	14 Feb 2023	ibaird
Scythrididae (family)	14 Feb 2023	donhe
Unidentified	14 Feb 2023	arjay

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ibaird wrote:

14 Feb 2023

Hi, Don I've consulted with Glenn C. on this one and he suggests it may be Scythris (genus). See here:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/144916424 . Glenn queries whether the palps are right for Gelechiodea. See here:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/144916424

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Location information

Maps Mongarlowe River QPRC LGA
Places Charleys Forest, NSW

Sighting information

1 - 3 Abundance
13 Feb 2023 09:35 PM Recorded on
arjay Recorded by

Additional information

5mm to 12mm Animal size
Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

Scythrididae (family) Scientific name
Tropical Longhorned Moth Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-Invasive
Up to 1001m Recorded at altitude
Machine learning
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Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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