Nemophora (genus)

A Fairy Moth at Murrumbateman, NSW

Nemophora (genus) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Apr 2021
Nemophora (genus) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Apr 2021
Nemophora (genus) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Apr 2021
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Identification history

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

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

2 comments

donhe wrote:
   15 Apr 2021
Nemophora brachypetala ?
SimoneC wrote:
   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

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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