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Unknown moth I'm not sure whether this is a butterfly or moth. Tiny thing with long antennae. Anyone can help? Malaysia,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Unknown moth

I'm not sure whether this is a butterfly or moth. Tiny thing with long antennae. Anyone can help?

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  1. View betsuin's profile
    betsuin
    Eagle Owl
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    I would suggest a moth, interesting critter. Posted 8 years ago
  2. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
    Lion
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    I think also a moth, very cool one! Posted 8 years ago
  3. View WildFlower's profile
    WildFlower
    Lion
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    Maybe it is a Lecithocera sp. There is a similar one but it is only found in Australia. There are many species in this genus.
    http://www.flickriver.com/photos/dhobern/24580023701/
    http://www.boldsystems.org/index.php/TaxBrowser_Taxonpage?taxid=4498
    http://www.nic.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/gelechioidea/lecithoceridae/lecithocerinae/lecithocera/     Posted 8 years ago

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Uploaded Feb 3, 2017. Captured Jan 4, 2017 10:35.
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  • Canon EOS 750D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/83s
  • ISO160
  • 55mm