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Insects
Moths (Lepidoptera)
Concealer moths (Oecophoridae)
Sighting 4660573

Oxythecta hieroglyphica

A scat moth at Harrison, ACT

Oxythecta hieroglyphica at Harrison, ACT - suppressed
Oxythecta hieroglyphica at Harrison, ACT - suppressed
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Identification history

Oxythecta hieroglyphica 12 Apr 2025 ibaird
Oxythecta hieroglyphica 12 Apr 2025 donhe
Phthorimaea operculella 11 Apr 2025 donhe
Unverified 10 Apr 2025 DPRees125

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3 comments

ibaird wrote:
   11 Apr 2025
Epiblema strenuana is a Tortricid moth. This moth has upward backward pointing labial palps suggesting Oecophoridae family or Gelechioidea superfamily.
ibaird wrote:
   11 Apr 2025
Oxythecta (genus)?
ibaird wrote:
   12 Apr 2025
I'm not sure I see P. opercullela photos elsewhere with large black marks on the forewing. Palps are striped too,

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