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Gnathifera eurybias

A Fringe-tufted Moth at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Gnathifera eurybias at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Apr 2022
Gnathifera eurybias at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Apr 2022
Gnathifera eurybias at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Apr 2022
Gnathifera eurybias at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Apr 2022
Gnathifera eurybias at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Apr 2022
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Identification history

Gnathifera eurybias 30 Jun 2022 ibaird
Gnathifera eurybias 30 Jun 2022 GlennCocking
Carposinidae (family) 4 Jun 2022 donhe
Unidentified 3 Jun 2022 CathB

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I noticed a number of these tiny moths flying around several Exocarpos trees on this day. They never landed for long, but I managed to catch this one. Although it was a bit stunned, it was able to fly off eventually (last photo).

3 comments

ibaird wrote:
   5 Jun 2022
Forward pointing palpi, prominent from below.
ibaird wrote:
   8 Jun 2022
Most Carposinidae have prominent forward point palps exmending beyond the head which are apparently absent here.
CathB wrote:
   8 Jun 2022
See also sighting 4436462 which might be the same thing.

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  • Exocarpos cupressiformis Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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