
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.
Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
By Leuba Ridgway
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Uploaded Jan 16, 2022. Captured Jan 12, 2022 11:34 in 6MH8+56 Marlo VIC, Australia.