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Snout Moth or Crambid moth
Hednota pleniferellus
-34.1267, 150.834
Field Notes
Description:
This attractive moth in the family Crambidae (grass moths) has distinctive white-bluish and brown markings. See the distinctive brush-like mouth appendage ("snout"). Forked brown markings can be seen radiating from the base. Hairy fringes can be seen on the at the back of the wings.
Habitat:
A meadow in a bush property; surrounded by dry sclerophyll forest.
Notes:
These moths fly low in the grass, and fly away shortly ahead when approached, landing with closed wings on grass stems.
Thank you Leuba Ridway, your spotting led me to the ID for this moth.
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/137126053
See also:
http://www.boldsystems.org/index.php/Taxbrowser_Taxonpage?taxid=154985
Reference Links:
Hednota pleniferellus
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 7, 2014
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