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Tree Lucerne Moth
Uresiphita ornithopteralis
-37.8934, 145.31
Field Notes
Description:
A pale brownish-orange moth about 20 mm long. The fore wings had 4 small dark spots and a grey patch near the apices. The mouth parts were pointed forwards. Long antennae were swept back. Legs and the underside of the moth was a pearly white.
Habitat:
Spotted under bright lights - suburban area
Notes:
Caterpillars feed on Fabaceae (Legumes).
This ID needs confirmation.
Family: Crambidae
Subfamily: Pyraustinae
Reference Links:
Uresiphita ornithopteralis
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 25, 2013
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