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Light Brown Apple Moth - Epiphyas postvittana ? Typical males have a forewing length of 6&ndash;10 mm with a light brown area at the base, which is distinguishable from a much darker, red-brown area at the tip. The latter may be absent, with the moth appearing uniformly light brown, as in the females, which have only slightly darker oblique markings distinguishing the area at the tip of the wing. Females have a forewing length of 7&ndash;13 mm. <br />
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Light Brown Apple Moth - Epiphyas postvittana ?

Typical males have a forewing length of 6–10 mm with a light brown area at the base, which is distinguishable from a much darker, red-brown area at the tip. The latter may be absent, with the moth appearing uniformly light brown, as in the females, which have only slightly darker oblique markings distinguishing the area at the tip of the wing. Females have a forewing length of 7–13 mm.
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The light brown apple moth is a leafroller moth belonging to the lepidopteran family Tortricidae.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Feb 12, 2021. Captured Feb 7, 2021 06:58 in 372 Elderslie Rd, Branxton NSW 2335, Australia.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/13.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO320
  • 105mm