Trichoptilus ceramodes
Marsh Plume Moth at Jerrabomberra, NSW
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| Trichoptilus ceramodes | WendyEM | 11 Apr 2026 | |
| Trichoptilus ceramodes | dhobern | 11 Apr 2026 | |
| Sphenarches anisodactylus | donhe | 16 Jan 2025 | |
| Pterophoridae (family) | DianneClarke | 16 Jan 2025 |
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2 comments
11 Apr 2026
The dark streak about a fifth of the way from the base of the forewing is a good character for this species. Also its tawny colour and the largish twin blotches on the abdomen. Most are more like this one:
https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations/8443446
https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations/8443446
Location information
- Places Jerrabomberra, NSW
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- DianneClarke Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
Collections
- DianneClarke NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Trichoptilus ceramodes Other moths Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Trichoptilus ceramodes Scientific name
- Marsh Plume Moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 565.5m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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3 / 7
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