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Rainforest vine moth (Fodina ostorius) With a wingspan of 50 mm, this dark attractive moth was a delight to see in flight. It had a &quot;Y&quot; shaped marking on each side stretching from the head to a broad diagonal white band on each hind wing.<br />
The hind wings were also dark with a yellow spot on each wing. The abdomen had bright yellow bands.<br />
Spotted flying around the forest floor in a conservation reserve. Australia,Calpinae,Fodina ostorius,Geotagged,Summer,erebidae,rainforest vine moth Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Rainforest vine moth (Fodina ostorius)

With a wingspan of 50 mm, this dark attractive moth was a delight to see in flight. It had a "Y" shaped marking on each side stretching from the head to a broad diagonal white band on each hind wing.
The hind wings were also dark with a yellow spot on each wing. The abdomen had bright yellow bands.
Spotted flying around the forest floor in a conservation reserve.

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Fodina ostorius is an owlet moth in the Fodina genus.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Leuba Ridgway

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Uploaded Jan 16, 2022. Captured Jan 12, 2022 11:34 in 6MH8+56 Marlo VIC, Australia.
  • SZ-10
  • f/3.7
  • 10/800s
  • ISO200
  • 10.99mm