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Tortricopsis pyroptis A slightly lateral view of the same moth as in the previous photo. This shows the hunched back and the beautiful sheen on the wings. Australia,Geotagged,Summer,Tortricopsis pyroptis Click/tap to enlarge

Tortricopsis pyroptis

A slightly lateral view of the same moth as in the previous photo. This shows the hunched back and the beautiful sheen on the wings.

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The Tortricopsis pyroptis

Tortricopsis pyroptis is a moth of the Oecophoridae family. It is found in Australia. The larvae feed on Exocarpos, Pinus radiata, Cupressus and dead phyllodes of Acacia.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Leuba Ridgway

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Uploaded Jan 10, 2018. Captured Jan 10, 2018 00:00 in 13 Rose St, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
country flag of Australia Explore Australia 13,072 4,173 3
  • SZ-10
  • f/10.1
  • 10/600s
  • ISO100
  • 6.78mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.