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Elhamma australasiae A native moth within family Hepialidae, known as swift and ghost moths. <br /> <br /> Length around 35 mm. I think this may be a female due to larger size and lack of silver streak on wings. <br /> <br /> Australia,Elhamma australasiae,Fall,Geotagged,Hepialidae,arthropod,autumn,entomology,fauna,insect,invertebrate,macro,new south wales Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Elhamma australasiae

A native moth within family Hepialidae, known as swift and ghost moths.

Length around 35 mm. I think this may be a female due to larger size and lack of silver streak on wings.

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    Wow, you really captured the essence of it, and in such stunning detail. Posted one year ago

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The Elhamma australasiae

"Elhamma australasiae" is a moth of the Hepialidae family. It is found along the eastern seaboard of Australia and New Guinea. The wingspan is about 40 mm for males and 40–60 mm for females. The larvae feed on Poaceae species.

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

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Uploaded Mar 26, 2024. Captured Mar 25, 2024 07:28 in 90 Scenic Dr, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.