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Uresiphita ornithopteralis
Uresiphita ornithopteralis
-37.8956, 145.314
Field Notes
Description:
I couldn't resist this shot as the moth had landed with wings spread on a very bright light giving full and x-ray view. About 30mm wingspan.
Habitat:
At the local school at night.
Notes:
Common name might be 'Tree Lucerne Moth' <br> Highly variable with some almost black versions exist particularly west of the eastern states of Australia. <br>
family: CRAMBIDAE <br>
subfamily: PYRAUSTINAE <br>
tribe: Pyraustini <br>
http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Uresiphita+ornithopteralis# <br>
http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_pyralidmoths/TreeLucerneMoth.htm <br>
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 1, 2014
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