Nemophora (genus)

A Fairy Moth at Murrumbateman, NSW

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Nemophora (genus) GlennCocking 2 Jun 2022
Nemophora (genus) SimoneC 15 Apr 2021
Leptoceridae sp. (family) SimoneC 4 Apr 2021

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Very long antennae (about 40 mm), prominent green eyes, wings iridescent, body about 10 mm

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   15 Apr 2021
Nemophora brachypetala ?
   16 Apr 2021
Possibly, but I can’t find a live photo to compare. The description also says antennae twice wing length. The antennae on this specimen were much longer than that. Colour wise the closest match seems to be N. panaeola http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/adel/panaeola.html

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 4 Apr 2021 11:47 AM Recorded on
  • SimoneC Recorded by
  • Acacia Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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