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Tiniest black moth

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

Tiny moth about 4mm long. Black except for gold antennae and labial palps. Feathery outer margin on wings.

Habitat:

Attracted inside from back yard at night by lights.

Notes:

Yet to search for ID. Oecophoridae ? Also check this http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/198556008

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PublishedFebruary 23, 2013

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