Chezala privatella

A Concealer moth at Higgins, ACT

Chezala privatella at Higgins, ACT - 3 Oct 2021
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Chezala privatella 9 Oct 2021 GlennCocking
Chezala privatella 9 Oct 2021 ibaird
Pholeutis neolecta 9 Oct 2021 donhe
Unidentified 9 Oct 2021 AlisonMilton

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ibaird wrote:
   9 Oct 2021
I've had a close look at Pholeutis neolecta, which on the ALA is generally brownish, has white forelegs and I think the upward pointing palps are less prominent than in this specimen. I favour C. privatella because of the generally grey colouration, more prominent upward turning palps and I think here we see a glimpse of the black forelegs which some C, privatella show.

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