Nemophora (genus)
A Fairy Moth at Kambah, ACT
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| Nemophora (genus) | ibaird | 31 May 2021 | |
| Nemophora (genus) | MichaelBedingfield | 31 May 2021 | |
| Unverified | GirtsO | 22 Oct 2020 |
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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.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.058999-35.394409
- Altitude 620.3m
- Places Kambah, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- 21 Oct 2020 05:09 PM Recorded on
- GirtsO Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
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- GirtsO Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Nemophora (genus) Other moths Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
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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6 / 7
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