Narrow-winged Moth - Cosmopterix sp.
Family Cosmopterigidae
This page contains information and pictures about Narrow-winged Moths that we found in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia.
- Body length 10mm
- Cosmopterix is a large genus of tiny narrow-winged moths. They can be recognized by their dark wings with transverse markings, with fine white lines and metallic scales. Head and thorax often have longitudinal white lines.
- From reference information their larvae are miner on grasses or sedges.
- Pictures were taken on Jan 2011, Daisy Hills
- Reference:
- 1. Australian Moths Online - CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences 2011.
- 2. Northern Territory Insects, A Comprehensive Guide CD - Graham Brown, 2009.
