Platyptilia celidotus

Plume Moth at Pambula Beach, NSW

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Platyptilia celidotus 15 Jan 2022 KylieWaldon
Unverified 11 Jan 2022 KylieWaldon

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I finally got a photo of this weird looking insect. Saw it at Bournda but too difficult in dry grass. This time got it. A crane fly? a moth? It's wings are shaped like maple seeds!

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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