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oecophorid moth

Epithymema incomposita

Description:

A small oecophorid about 10mm long with distinct black and white patterns. The thorax has a black triangular pattern which is stark against the whites of the overlapping wings. Labial palps are recurved (pic #2) Moth in Pics 2 & 3 was taken a year later. note: First moth has right wing over left and the second moth has the left wing over right. Underside was a grey- brown.

Habitat:

spotted under bright lights - near native trees Distribution: http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Epithymema...

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Leuba Ridgway
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Leuba Ridgway

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Apr 10, 2013
Submitted on Apr 11, 2013

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