Nemophora (genus)

A Fairy Moth at Kambah, ACT

Nemophora (genus) at Kambah, ACT - 21 Oct 2020
Nemophora (genus) at Kambah, ACT - 21 Oct 2020
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Identification history

Nemophora (genus) 31 May 2021 ibaird
Nemophora (genus) 31 May 2021 michaelb
Unidentified 22 Oct 2020 GirtsO

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User's notes

Never seen it before. Looked as if it had two green eyes, two long antennae on each side double the leangth of its body. Landed on my trouser leg, no rush to leave, quick takeoff.

3 comments

michaelb wrote:
   23 Oct 2020
Caddisfly?
Bron wrote:
   31 May 2021
I think this one's a moth... Nemophora?
michaelb wrote:
   31 May 2021
Thanks Bron

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 21 Oct 2020 05:09 PM Recorded on
  • GirtsO Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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