1 A Bell moth (Tortricinae) at Murrumbateman, NSW
Identification history
| Meritastis (genus) | 17 Oct 2021 | donhe | ||
| Meritastis (genus) | 16 Oct 2021 | ibaird | ||
| Unidentified | 16 Oct 2021 | SimoneC |
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User's notes
Moth emerged from a pupa in a waratah bud, that had been killed
4 comments
ibaird
wrote:
16 Oct 2021
I'm suggesting this ID solely because of its similarity to two or three other observations classified as such which look similar to this specimen., see particularly CNM Sighting Nos. 4375149 and 4386258. The association with a pupa and a Waratah bud is most valuable information, however I myself cannot say that that association sheds light on the identification of the species. Looks similar to some specimens of M. laganodes (e;g on the ALA) although I'm not sure its that species.
SimoneC
wrote:
16 Oct 2021
Thanks, you’re right they do look to be a good match. I originally suggested Curved-horned moths as I felt it might be related to the known moth that infests waratah buds despite them looking quite different https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/286830/Improved-on-farm-management-of-Waratah-bud-and-stem-borer.pdf
donhe
wrote:
18 Oct 2021
A number of moth species known to attack Proteaceae are listed at the foot of
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/plants/prot/proteaceae.html
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/plants/prot/proteaceae.html
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.051086-34.977436
- Altitude 592.8m
- Places Murrumbateman, NSW
Sighting information
- 1 - 3 Abundance
- 16 Oct 2021 10:55 AM Recorded on
- SimoneC Recorded by
Additional information
- Waratah Associated plant
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
Species information
- Meritastis (genus) Scientific name
- A Bell moth (Tortricinae) Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-Invasive
- Up to 612.5m Recorded at altitude
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