Oecophoridae (family)

Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth at Melba, ACT

Oecophoridae (family) at Melba, ACT - 3 Nov 2021
Oecophoridae (family) at Melba, ACT - 3 Nov 2021
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Identification history

Oecophoridae (family) 1 Jun 2022 donhe
Oecophoridae (family) 1 Jun 2022 ibaird
Gracillariidae (family) 28 Jan 2022 donhe
Ptochostola microphaeellus 27 Jan 2022 kasiaaus
Faveria tritalis 23 Jan 2022 donhe
Unidentified 22 Jan 2022 kasiaaus

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4 comments

kasiaaus wrote:
   27 Jan 2022
I think Ptochostola microphaeellus fits better.
ibaird wrote:
   27 Jan 2022
I don't think its F. tritalis, and the forewing markings align quite well for P. microphaeellus, but the large prominent labial palps are not visible.
kasiaaus wrote:
   27 Jan 2022
You are right Ian. Hmmm...
GlennCocking wrote:
   1 Jun 2022
I'm thinking it's an oecophorid, despite the short palpi.

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