Family Coniopterygidae (Dusty Wings)

Five species are listed in Tasmania.  Most species are identified via the male antennae or genitalia. (New, 1992)

Cryptoscenea australiensis

Genus Neosemidalis

Heteroconis nigripennis

Genus Coniopteryx
   

Coniopterygidae larvae/pupae
     

Pending ID – Coniopterygidae

#1 Late September 2025
Nipaluna/Hobart
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#2. Late July 2011
Nipaluna/Hobart
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#3. Late August 2011
Nipaluna/Hobart
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#4. Mid September 2012
Ulverstone
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#5. Early November 2012
Clifton Beach Reserve
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#6. Early June 2016
Knocklofty Reserve, Nipaluna/Hobart
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#7. Early November 2017
Kingston Beach
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#10 Late August 2018
Knocklofty Reserve, Hobart
On Acacia dealbata
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#11. Early September 2018
Nipaluna/Hobart
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#13  Late November 2022
Snug
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#14.  Late September 2023
Mount Field National Park
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