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Heteromicta tripartitella
A small moth about 10 mm long resting in the grouting on a wall. Its wings were a deep brown with a wide blue-green band across. Within the band was a diffuse dark pattern near the costal margin. Blue-green setae on the thorax appeared to be extending forward over the head in a low peak. The thorax showed a low profile tuft of dark setae. Antennae were swept back.
Near a sports field - under bright lights
My thanks to Peter Marriott for the ID. According to Peter, the amount of green on teh moth may vary. Family: Pyralidae
Spotted on Jan 9, 2014
Submitted on Jan 10, 2014
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