Tortricid moths (Tortricidae)


The Tortricidae are a family of moths, commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths.


Tortricid moths (Tortricidae)

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donhe wrote:
4 hrs ago
I cannot discern a pattern to match.

Tortricinae (subfamily)
WendyEM wrote:
Yesterday
regarding the 'tuft' of Acmosara polyxena. This seems to be formed by long scales on the thorax that can be erected to form a large 'tuft' but how many and how erect they are is variable. See the range on iNat (I know these are largely unvarified - this genus is in flux - a Tortricid? Yponomeutoidea? - also confusing sayig AxelK has verified 35 of 39 obs but that is not what I see !?)
https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/taxa/1151575-Acmosara

Cryptaspasma sordida
WendyEM wrote:
Yesterday
I still think Acmosara polyxena. Cryptaspasma sordida has a broader wing, with a squarer shape than above (which is quite pointed). It has shorter, less fluffy, upturned palps and larger eyes, in proportion to the head. A small distinct white dot with a dark border in about the middle of the wing.

Cryptaspasma sordida
ibaird wrote:
Yesterday
The 'tuft' is much more substantial in A. polyxena than : see here. Cryptaspasma sordida?

Cryptaspasma sordida
WendyEM wrote:
Yesterday
I don't think this is Strepsicrates infensa as that species does not have the tuft, is broader and flatter looking with distinct pale markings (though some BOLD specimens are very plain) and the wings are square at the termen (not pointed like above) with a pale outline. The above moth is familiar but I don't have the answer to hand.

Cryptaspasma sordida
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