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Fringed bark moth

Oecophoridae

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

Another small moth found on the trunk of a Red Ironbark (eucalyptus). This one has upturned labial palps, pale fine antennae held back beside the wings, smoky grey forewings folded into almost a tube shape. About 12mm.

Habitat:

On the trunk of a Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus tricarpa) in a local sports ground.

Notes:

Yet to search for species... maybe the same as this one.... http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/33744005

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PublishedJune 6, 2013

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