Nemophora sparsella

An Adelid Moth at West Wodonga, VIC

Nemophora sparsella at West Wodonga, VIC - 10 Nov 2024 09:04 AM
Nemophora sparsella at West Wodonga, VIC - 10 Nov 2024 09:04 AM
Nemophora sparsella at West Wodonga, VIC - 10 Nov 2024 09:04 AM
Nemophora sparsella at West Wodonga, VIC - 10 Nov 2024 09:04 AM
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Identification history

Nemophora sparsella 29 Jan 2025 KimberiRP
Nemophora sparsella 11 Nov 2024 KylieWaldon
Unidentified 11 Nov 2024 KylieWaldon

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This was very irradescent and bronze coloured to look at. At first I thought it was a bug, but not entirely sure - it may be a moth! Love the green eyes and the really long antenna.

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  • Kunzea ericoides (Burgan) Associated plant
  • bees, beetles, flies, butterflies Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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