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A Fairy Moth at Acton, ACT

Nemophora (genus) at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2018
Nemophora (genus) at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2018
Nemophora (genus) at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2018
Nemophora (genus) at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2018
Nemophora (genus) at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2018
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Identification history

Nemophora (genus) 18 Nov 2018 ibaird
Nemophora (genus) 18 Nov 2018 GlennCocking
Unidentified 18 Nov 2018 JudithRoach

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Might have been less than 5mm. Very small didn't include the antennae in the measurements. I wasn't wearing my glasses, and thought I had a little shiney beetle at first. Sorry I missed getting a photo of it opening it's wings - it was very beautiful indeed.

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  • 18 Nov 2018 09:44 AM Recorded on
  • JudithRoach Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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