Oecophoridae (family)

Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth at Mongarlowe, NSW

Oecophoridae (family) at Mongarlowe, NSW - 28 Oct 2023
Oecophoridae (family) at Mongarlowe, NSW - 28 Oct 2023
Oecophoridae (family) at Mongarlowe, NSW - 28 Oct 2023
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Identification history

Oecophoridae (family) 30 Oct 2023 donhe
Oecophoridae (family) 30 Oct 2023 ibaird
Unidentified 28 Oct 2023 LisaH

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3 comments

donhe wrote:
   30 Oct 2023
Why are the coloured patches on the right forewing not duplicated on the left forewing?
LisaH wrote:
   30 Oct 2023
I think the right fore wing is torn and has exposed the ochre colour of the underwing?
ibaird wrote:
   30 Oct 2023
Yes possibly, Puzzling third photo. no easy match found.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 28 Oct 2023 12:23 PM Recorded on
  • LisaH Recorded by

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  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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