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Pink-bellied moth Oenochroma vinaria can be found in most States here in Australia. The general wing colour of the adult moths varies from pink to brown. This also applies to the body. The moths all have a brown/yellow line across the upper surface of each wing. <br />
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Larvae feed on plants within family Proteaceae, including Grevillea, Hakea and Banksia species.<br />
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Pink-bellied moth

Oenochroma vinaria can be found in most States here in Australia. The general wing colour of the adult moths varies from pink to brown. This also applies to the body. The moths all have a brown/yellow line across the upper surface of each wing.

Larvae feed on plants within family Proteaceae, including Grevillea, Hakea and Banksia species.

Wingspan 50 to 70 mm.

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  1. Spectacular coloring on this moth! Posted 3 years ago

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''Oenochroma vinaria'', the pink-bellied moth, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in most of Australia. The wingspan is 50–70 mm. The larvae feed on ''Grevillea'', ''Banksia'' and ''Hakea'' species.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Nov 9, 2021. Captured Nov 2, 2021 09:11 in 59 Merewether St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm