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Tiny Moth - ''Capua intractana'' The male adult moth has wings that are dark brown, with a yellow area around the base of each forewing. The female moth has a more complex forewing pattern. The hindwings are pale brown. The wingspan is about 2 cms. <br />
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Tiny Moth - ''Capua intractana''

The male adult moth has wings that are dark brown, with a yellow area around the base of each forewing. The female moth has a more complex forewing pattern. The hindwings are pale brown. The wingspan is about 2 cms.

http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/tort/intractana.html

    comments (3)

  1. Ohh, tough one. It looks like it is in the family Tortricidae. Maybe Capua sp.?? I'm not sure about Copromorpha lichenitis.

    Similar:
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    Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thanks again again :) Posted 4 years ago
      1. Lol, you're welcome x infinity Posted 4 years ago

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"Capua intractana" is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, including Tasmania, as well as New Zealand.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Calbost Niel
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded Jan 16, 2021. Captured Jan 16, 2021 18:21 in 58-82 Terrace Falls Rd, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, Australia.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/22.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO160
  • 60mm