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oecophorid moth
Epithymema incomposita
-37.9244, 145.576
Field Notes
Description:
A small oecophorid about 10mm long with distinct black and white patterns. The thorax has a black triangular pattern which is stark against the whites of the overlapping wings. Labial palps are recurved (pic #2)
Moth in Pics 2 & 3 was taken a year later.
note: First moth has right wing over left and the second moth has the left wing over right.
Underside was a grey- brown.
Habitat:
spotted under bright lights - near native trees
Distribution:
http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Epithymema+incomposita
Reference Links:
Epithymema incomposita
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 11, 2013
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