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Nemophora sp.
A small moth with a wingspan of about 15 mm. Wings were dark some iridescence. Basal parts of the wings were a pale yellow and there appeared to be a yellow patch on each fore wing nearer the submarginal areas. Eyes were yellow and appeared large. The significant feature was the long wiry antennae- about 3 times the length of the body. Legs appeared to have spike(s).
Spotted feeding on nectar on a Snowy Daisy-bush (Olearia lirata).
A beautiful moth. It's a pity I could not get clearer shots !! Females are said to have shorter antennae. Thanks to martinl for confirming ID. It is probably N.chrysolamprella. Family: Adelidae Subfamily: Adelinae
Spotted on Oct 11, 2013
Submitted on Oct 14, 2013
2 Comments
Thanks Martin for confirming this. All I could see was a dark moth with iridescent shoulders and wings with a few pale patches. Eyes looked enormous !
I think your genus suggestion is good. There seem to be a lot of species worldwide. I saw one yesterday and then just noticed yours.
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/438...
Here's one from a bowerbird user. Linda seems to have some knowledge of these.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/linda-rogan...