Oecophoridae (family)

Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth at Melba, ACT

Oecophoridae (family) at Melba, ACT - 18 Feb 2021
Oecophoridae (family) at Melba, ACT - 18 Feb 2021
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Oecophoridae (family) 24 Mar 2021 ibaird
Oecophoridae (family) 24 Mar 2021 GlennCocking
Unidentified 19 Feb 2021 kasiaaus

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ibaird wrote:
   19 Feb 2021
The location of the spots on the forewing suggests a match to Xylorycta haplochroa., However records of tha species online seem to be mainly from Queensland.
ibaird wrote:
   24 Mar 2021
Yes, palps too short.

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