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Trichophysetis neophyla A grass moth with wingspan of 12 mm. Notice the unusual at rest position, whereby the wing tips touch the surface and the abdomen is in a curved-upward position. <br /> <br /> NB: Image has been turned for more detail, the moth was resting on a door. Australia,Crambidae,Geotagged,Lepidoptera,Trichophysetis neophyla,arthropod,fauna,insect,invertebrate,macro,new south wales,spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Trichophysetis neophyla

A grass moth with wingspan of 12 mm. Notice the unusual at rest position, whereby the wing tips touch the surface and the abdomen is in a curved-upward position.

NB: Image has been turned for more detail, the moth was resting on a door.

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The Trichophysetis neophyla

''Trichophysetis neophyla'' is a moth of the family Crambidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1884 and is known from Australia.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Sep 15, 2021. Captured Sep 10, 2021 15:54 in 59 Merewether St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/18.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.

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