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Many Plumed Moth (Alucita phricodes) This tiny moth has it&#039;s wings composed of fronds. <br /> Each frond has alternating brown and white patches.<br /> Larvae feed on Pandorea sp. vines. Alucita phricodes,Australia,Geotagged,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Many Plumed Moth (Alucita phricodes)

This tiny moth has it's wings composed of fronds.
Each frond has alternating brown and white patches.
Larvae feed on Pandorea sp. vines.

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    RMFelix
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    In Europe we have one relative from the same Alucitidae family, Alucita hexadactyla. They are one of the most exquisite moths that I have ever seen. Their wing morphology is quite remarkable in terms of evolution. Great capture! cheers* Posted 9 years ago
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      Mark Ridgway
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      Thanks for that. Yes I think I remember discussing that species with a Spanish friend.
      Those wings sure are fascinating aren't they.. moths trying out bird feathers for a while. :)       Posted 9 years ago

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The Alucita phricodes

''Alucita phricodes'' is a species of moth of the Alucitidae family. It is found from the Atherton Tableland in Queensland to Batemans Bay in New South Wales. The wingspan is about 10 mm. The larvae feed on the buds and flowers of ''Pandorea jasminoides'' and ''Pandorea pandorana''.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Mar 26, 2016. Captured Jul 30, 2013 01:30 in 2 Talaskia Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • EX-Z2000
  • f/3.4
  • 1/60s
  • ISO64
  • 8.46mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.