Pterophoridae (family)

A Plume Moth at Charleys Forest, NSW

Pterophoridae (family) at Charleys Forest, NSW - 25 Jan 2023
Pterophoridae (family) at Charleys Forest, NSW - 25 Jan 2023
Pterophoridae (family) at Charleys Forest, NSW - 25 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Pterophoridae (family) 26 Jan 2023 donhe
Pterophoridae (family) 26 Jan 2023 ibaird
Unidentified 26 Jan 2023 arjay

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Plume moth.

2 comments

donhe wrote:
   26 Jan 2023
Hellinsia balanotes ?
ibaird wrote:
   26 Jan 2023
No sure I cam find a match.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 25 Jan 2023 08:16 PM Recorded on
  • arjay Recorded by

Additional information

  • Grasses and reeds. Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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