Leptoceridae sp. (family)

Long-horned caddisfly at Charleys Forest, NSW

Leptoceridae sp. (family) at Charleys Forest, NSW - 8 Mar 2023
Leptoceridae sp. (family) at Charleys Forest, NSW - 8 Mar 2023
Leptoceridae sp. (family) at Charleys Forest, NSW - 8 Mar 2023
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Identification history

Leptoceridae sp. (family) 9 Mar 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Leptoceridae sp. (family) 9 Mar 2023 ibaird
Unidentified 9 Mar 2023 arjay

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User's notes

This has ridiculously long antennae. At least three times as long as its body. I couldn't see what it did with them when it was flying but I can't but think they would get in the way.

4 comments

arjay wrote:
   9 Mar 2023
Might not be a moth.
donhe wrote:
   9 Mar 2023
I would like to confirm Ian's suggestion, but CNM will not let me.
Tapirlord wrote:
   9 Mar 2023
That would be because you are not a moderator for caddisflies.
Alice wrote:
   14 Mar 2023
Definitely family Leptoceridae, but of genus.

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 8 Mar 2023 10:31 PM Recorded on
  • arjay Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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