Nemophora (genus)

A Fairy Moth at Fyshwick, ACT

Nemophora (genus) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2018 12:53 AM

Nemophora (genus) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2018 12:53 AM

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Identification history

	Nemophora (genus)	5 Aug 2018	GlennCocking
	Nemophora (genus)	5 Aug 2018	MichaelBedingfield
	Unidentified	13 Apr 2018	Harrisi

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2 comments

MatthewFrawley wrote:

15 Apr 2018

Wondering if this is a moth rather than a butterfly?

KimPullen wrote:

5 May 2018

Nemophora sp., in the Adelidae.

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Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
8 Apr 2018 12:53 AM Recorded on
Harrisi Recorded by
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Insects Other moths Moths (Lepidoptera) Harrisi Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

Additional information

Black wattle i believe? Associated plant
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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