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Eyespot Anthelid
Anthela ocellata
-34.8226, 148.326
Field Notes
Description:
This little moth was probably trodden on and some of it's yellow guts can be seen at the rear of the abdomen. About 30mm across, male.
Habitat:
Found on the floor of a sports complex building in a country town camping area.
Notes:
Very cold conditions with a strong westerly wind and rain. One synonym - 'Darala dama' Apparently full wing span is up to 60mm. Feeds on poaceae... particularly Ehrharta erecta. Distribution http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Anthela+ocellata#
Species ID Suggestions
1
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 21, 2013
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