Small moth with long antennae, Masoala NP, Madagascar

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RMFelix

Lion

Beautiful photo, and a great shot too*
Did you use tripod on this one? Posted 9 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you, and no, I rarely use a tripod. I did use flash on this one. Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. RMFelix
    
    Lion
    
    I don't use tripod either, and at 1/60s it's almost impossible to me to get a clear shot, unless in use of lenses with image stabilizer, which is not my case, my lenses are completely manual. Thanks for your reply, i'll try to check this species. Cheers* Posted 9 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      This one is one of few macro lenzes that does have a stabilizer (Nikkor 105mm). That said, it's still hit and miss at 1/60s, especially up close, this one was a bit further away. Posted 9 years ago
    2. 1. RMFelix
        
        Lion
        
        Yes Indeed my friend, a fine capture! Added to my wish list as well a fine macro lens like the N 105mm, someday, somehow ;D
        
        By the way, i'm stuck in this one, hope some help by @wildflower will add more info on the identification of this specimen. My best guess is Family Adelaide, or Pyralidae... or none of this two.. My best, cheers* Posted 9 years ago
      2. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Thank you for the effort so far, was expecting this to be a difficult one :) Posted 9 years ago
        
        WildFlower
        
        Lion
        
        Sorry, I cannot find anything either and I've searched a lot. I would say it's none of these families and I cannot even suggest a family. Adelidae have longer antennae and Pyralidae hold their antennae backwards. A few have the antennae facing foreward, but other characters don't match. Posted 9 years ago
        
        RMFelix
        
        Lion
        
        Yep, you are right, @Wildflower! Family Lecithoceridae is the key. But there are more than 100 Genera (almost 1000 species) most of them that can be only identified after dissection.. But, check this one: http://www.pbase.com/andrew57/image/85267338. It's a good starting point. Cheers* Posted 9 years ago
        
        WildFlower
        
        Lion
        
        It seems that you are on the right track, but there are no photos of the 45 species from this family from Madagascar listed at Afromoths.
        http://www.afromoths.net/species/queryAjax
        Posted 9 years ago
        
        RMFelix
        
        Lion
        
        Yep* I can't go any further than this. Cheers* Posted 9 years ago
        
        Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Thank you for the effort, Wildflower! Posted 9 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Torodora ankasokella and Torodora hiarakella would be good to consider as well. I think Torodora hiarakella looks really close. There are also some Lecithocera sp. that are similar.

https://www.afromoths.net/species/show/2683
https://www.afromoths.net/species/show/2691 Posted 2 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Reconsidering this photo, it confuses me. The long appendages are not antennae as it seems to have those in short form? Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    The long things sticking out in front are the antennae. The short, brownish, curved things are labial palps (mouthparts). Some species, especially those in the superfamily Gelechioidea have really long, curved palps, which is why they are often called "curved-horn moths". Posted 2 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Oh wow, silly me. Thanks for the info! Posted 2 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Not silly at all. It doesn't make sense when looking at the photo. It looks like it has 4 antennae. Now that you know the truth, you have a fun fact to share at your next party. Posted 2 years ago

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