Nemophora (genus)

A Fairy Moth at Acton, ACT

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Identification history

Nemophora (genus)	18 Nov 2018	ibaird
Nemophora (genus)	18 Nov 2018	GlennCocking
Unverified	18 Nov 2018	JudithRoach

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Might have been less than 5mm. Very small didn't include the antennae in the measurements. I wasn't wearing my glasses, and thought I had a little shiney beetle at first. Sorry I missed getting a photo of it opening it's wings - it was very beautiful indeed.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.110365 -35.278670
Altitude 551.1m
Maps ANBG
Places Acton, ACT

Sighting information

1 Abundance
18 Nov 2018 09:44 AM Recorded on
JudithRoach Recorded by
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Insects Other moths Moths (Lepidoptera) JudithRoach Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

Additional information

5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

Nemophora (genus) Scientific name
A Fairy Moth Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 701.3m Recorded at altitude
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