Tortricidae Moth, Minggre, Arfak Mountains, Papua

Tiny, only a few mm.

comments (7)

Christine Young

Lion

I came up with Tortricidae too, but no matches. It's amazing how much detail it has for such a tiny moth! Posted one year ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you for checking. Indeed, lots of hidden beauties in small moths. Posted one year ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    I have no idea if the ID is correct, but:
    https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/72991776 Posted one year ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Another perfect photo match, indeed the question is if the ID is reliable. My impression is that I'm not seeing strong matching species in the genus. What do you think? Posted one year ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Same. I couldn't find any other moths in the genus Carposina that look like yours (or like the one in the iNat link above). Maybe it's in a related genus...or not. I don't know, but I do know that you got so many photos of moths that appear to be poorly documented! Pioneer Ferdy. Posted one year ago
      2. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        This type of pioneering simply requires being in the right place :) Posted one year ago
        
        Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        +skill and passion. Posted one year ago

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