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A very small (7mm long) white moth with grey bands and bluish-grey patterns on wings. In profile, the wings appeared to be held flat. silvery antennae swept back. Eyes large and black. Short mouth parts seemed to be curved back. Legs show banding.
Spotted near sports field with mixed native trees. Area also had cultivated gardens
Looking for an ID for this predominantly white moth
Spotted on Sep 12, 2013
Submitted on Sep 12, 2013
2 Comments
Thanks for looking at this Stephen. The eyes on this moth were astoundingly big and wings only slightly tented. Also, I looked at Oecophorids and most of them appear to hold their head down - the thorax appears humped. Will keep your suggestion in mind and investigate further. Thanks again.
Palimmeces variegata? http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au... probably not.