Pterophoridae (family)

A Plume Moth at Farrer Ridge NR (FAR)

Pterophoridae (family) at Farrer Ridge NR  (FAR) - 3 Feb 2024
Pterophoridae (family) at Farrer Ridge NR  (FAR) - 3 Feb 2024
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Identification history

Pterophoridae (family) 7 Mar 2024 donhe
Pterophoridae (family) 6 Mar 2024 WendyEM
Wheeleria spilodactylus 4 Feb 2024 donhe
Unidentified 4 Feb 2024 melchapman

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Sorry for the poor focus! at least 30 seen moving from flower to flower.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 3 Feb 2024 11:42 AM Recorded on
  • melchapman Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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