Trichophysetis neophyla

Trichophysetis neophyla

''Trichophysetis neophyla'' is a moth of the family Crambidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1884 and is known from Australia.
Trichophysetis neophyla A grass moth with wingspan of 12 mm. Notice the unusual at rest position, whereby the wing tips touch the surface and the abdomen is in a curved-upward position. NB: Image has been turned for more detail, the moth was resting on a door. Australia,Crambidae,Geotagged,Lepidoptera,Trichophysetis neophyla,arthropod,fauna,insect,invertebrate,macro,new south wales,spring

Appearance

The wingspan is about 12 mm. The wings have fine dark and light bars giving a silvery-grey appearance, as well as some wavy brown and olive-green markings. When at rest, it has an unusual curved posture with the wing tips near the surface and abdomen held away from the surface.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyCrambidae
GenusTrichophysetis
SpeciesT. neophyla
Photographed in
Australia