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Symbolistis argyromitra Update October 2021: this has been identified by a Lepidopterist here in Australia. <br />
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10 mm length Australia,Gelechiidae,Geotagged,Lepidoptera,Moth Week 2021,Symbolistis argyromitra,Winter,arthropod,fauna,insect,invertebrate,macro,new south wales,twirler moth Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

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  1. some species of Dichomeris sp. also look close, but am far from sure. Posted 4 years ago

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''Symbolistis argyromitra'' is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1904. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales.

The wingspan is 9–10 mm . The forewings are whitish, the dorsal half ochreous tinged and more or less sprinkled with dark fuscous. The stigmata are dark fuscous, rather obscure, with the plical obliquely beyond the first discal. There is a wedge-shaped dark fuscous blotch, suffused beneath with yellow.. more

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Jul 23, 2021. Captured Jul 22, 2021 18:00 in Myamblah Crescent Reserve, Myamblah Cres, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/18.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm