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Many-plumed Moth
Alucita phricodes
-37.8959, 145.314
Field Notes
Description:
A small moth with a wingspan of about 15mm. Fore wings appeared darker than hind wings. All wings had coppery grey patterns and looked pleated like a Japanese paper-fan. Each wing had 6 sets of "plumes". Grey brown eyes were prominent. Body had a small white bar across.
Habitat:
Spotted on a wall under bright lights. Caterpillars of this species are said to feed on flowers of the Bignoniaceae family
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/plants/bign/bignoniaceae.html
There are several plants of this family growing in this suburb.
Notes:
A very unusual and beautiful moth and an exciting find for me !
Family: Alucitidae
Reference Links:
Alucita phricodes
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 29, 2013
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