A short session before a break in the weather with a relatively small number of moths in, but as usual, something of interest. Dysbatus MOV sp. (1) is the normal record at the home location, but on this occasion Dysbatus singularis also appeared.

Aporoctena MOV sp. (1) is a fairly new record at the home location but is now quite frequent.

The larvae of Maroga melanostigma (Xyloryctidae) gradually destroyed an Acacia floribunda over many years, there is now only a stump left however an adult still came into the light.

Larvae of Sparshall’s moth, Trichiocercus sparshalli (Notodontidae) have been numerous this spring with the Eucalyptus parramattensis a popular host tree.

An adult female flew up the sheet showing her brown tail tuft.

A Two-ribbed Footman, Palaeosia bicosta (Lithosiinae) was a nice arrival.

Several of these small Crambids came in, a Metasia species.

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While checking out the tree trunks for insects and spiders, this small moth was noticed wandering around looking for a nook in which to hide.

It was a first record for the location, and research found it to be Limnaecia cirrhosema, a member of the Cosmopterigidae family. A day or so later another was found on the same tree, sheltering behind a small bark flake. They are about a centimetre long.