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Oxycanus dirempta ♂
Oxycanus dirempta
-37.8939, 145.311
Field Notes
Description:
This moth was about 35mm long; with wings closed it had patterns of orange and grey with ribbing and spots visible. Also noted a gorgeous salmon pink colour hidden within but visible as a tuft above the thorax and folded wings at the rear. Abdomen looks quite long for this family and antennae are very simple.
Habitat:
Found on the ground under very strong lights at a local auto allotment.
Notes:
This genus is incredibly variable. Male antennae are fine compared to other families but the females have incredibly small 'strings' for antennae. <br>
order: LEPIDOPTERA <br>
suborder: GLOSSATA <br>
infraorder: EXOPORIA <br>
superfamily: HEPIALOIDEA <br>
family: HEPIALIDAE <br>
subfamily: Hepialidae <br>
Distribution http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Oxycanus+dirempta
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 22, 2013
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