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Palimmeces Moth
Palimmeces hemiphanes
-37.8977, 145.312
Field Notes
Description:
This oecophorine moth had a white head and thorax. Wings were white with broad, dark costal margins which were broken by two oblique bands of white on either side. The body of the fore wings showed dark smudges and spots. Labial palps were re-curved. <br>
Wing span about 20 mms.
Habitat:
Attracted to bright garden lights on a warm day. Area has tall gum trees.
Notes:
Larvae have been seen to feed on dead gum leaves. <br>
Family: Oecophoridae <br>
Subfamily: Oecophorinae
Reference Links:
Palimmeces hemiphanes
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 18, 2018
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