When most eyes missed it, a tiny creature caught my attention. It hung quietly on the tip of a leaf with a hole. It was a Xyroptila oenophanes moth from the Pterophoridae family. The size of this moth was very fine, about the size of a small as the tip of a stick. Its unique shape made me unable to just pass it by. Its shape resembles the letter "T". A very unique shape, I have never found a moth with a shape like this before. An extraordinary discovery.
At first glance, this moth looks like a small twig stuck on the tip of the leaf. But when we observe it closely, we realize that it is a small miracle of the insect world hidden among the dense leaves. Judging from its color, it is indeed very similar to a twig. Brown combined with golden yellow that looks like a small piece of jewelry specially designed by nature. Its long legs also add elegance to it.
| Latin name | Xyroptila oenophanes |
|---|---|
| Observation date | 1 Jul, 2025 |
| Camera used | realme 7 Pro |
| Photographers | @reachdreams |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original community |
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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/294240295
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993 |
