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Cosmopterigid Moth
Macrobathra desmotoma
-37.8986, 145.311
Field Notes
Description:
A small moth with a wing span of 20 mm that tented its wings when at rest. The wings had black and white patterns. <br>
Labial palps were re-curved.
Habitat:
Attracted to bright garden lights - warm night.
Notes:
Larvae of these moths feed on Mimosaceae (wattle). They live in shelters of folded leaflets held together with silk. <br>
Family: Cosmopterigidae
Reference Links:
Macrobathra desmotoma
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 8, 2018
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