Sighting 4500495
Xylorycta argentella
A Gelechioid moth (Xyloryctidae) at suppressed
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| Xylorycta argentella | donhe | 15 Jul 2023 | |
| Xylorycta argentella | ibaird | 15 Jul 2023 | |
| Unverified | PJH123 | 14 Jul 2023 |
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Xylorycta sp ?
4 comments
14 Jul 2023
Yes, seems most similar to X. assimilis although this speciemen clearly shows a yellow head which that species apparently lacks.
15 Jul 2023
Don, Good for distribution, head described as ochraceous, cilia of the forewing as yellowish white
15 Jul 2023
OK X argentella fits the 'ochraceous'' descriptor, but only a few seem to show that feature on the ALA's examples However Jack Crosbie's photo there matches this specimen quite closely. Also the second photo on LBH also shows a slightly ochraceous head.
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- PJH123 Recorded by
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
Collections
- Sheldon Insects Moths (Lepidoptera) Curved-horn moths (all Gelechioidea except Oecophoridae) PJH123 NatureMapr Xylorycta argentella
Species information
- Xylorycta argentella Scientific name
- A Gelechioid moth (Xyloryctidae) Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- External link More information
Record quality
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