JungleDragon is a nature and wildlife community for photographers, travellers and anyone who loves nature. We're genuine, free, ad-free and beautiful.

Join

Tree lucerne moth The adult moth appears in two basic forms. Here in the eastern states of Australia, it has dark brown/purple forewings, and bright yellow hind wings with a black border.<br /> <br /> In South Australia and Western Australia, the forewings have a broad pale sub-marginal band.<br /> <br /> Larvae feeding on Fabaceae. Wingspan 30 mm. Australia,Crambidae,Geotagged,Lepidoptera,Tree Lucerne Moth,Uresiphita ornithopteralis,arthropod,entomology,fauna,insect,invertebrate,macro,new south wales,winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Tree lucerne moth

The adult moth appears in two basic forms. Here in the eastern states of Australia, it has dark brown/purple forewings, and bright yellow hind wings with a black border.

In South Australia and Western Australia, the forewings have a broad pale sub-marginal band.

Larvae feeding on Fabaceae. Wingspan 30 mm.

Sign in or Join in order to comment.

The Tree Lucerne Moth

The Tree Lucerne Moth is a moth of the Crambidae family. It is found in New South Wales, Norfolk Island, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia.

Info 5 0
Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
View Ruth Spigelman's profile

By Ruth Spigelman

All rights reserved
Uploaded Dec 19, 2024. Captured Jun 13, 2024 13:42 in 3P2R+7V Merewether NSW, Australia.
country flag of Australia Explore Australia 13,072 4,173 3
  • DSC-RX10M4
  • f/4.0
  • 1/800s
  • ISO320
  • 220mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.