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Oecophorid moth

Ptyoptila matutinella

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

Attracted to night lights this small (12mm) moth has the form of the Wingia group but I haven't previously seen the fire colors towards the tail.

Habitat:

Outer urban back yard.

Notes:

http://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:biodiversity.org.au:afd.taxon:78… <br> but where are the spots? <br> http://www.lepbarcoding.org/australia/species.php?region=1&id=70002&spe…

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Ptyoptila matutinella

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Mark Ridgway
The Wingia group of moths are readily identified by their nightly conversations "Not another boring light!" is a common complaint.

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PublishedJanuary 2, 2016

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