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Eyespot anthelid - Anthela ocellata Attracted to UV light. Layed eggs whilst being cooled down in fridge to enable easier photography . Anthela ocellata,Australia,Eamw moth,Encounter Bay SA,Eyespot anthelid,Geotagged,Summer,UVL Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Eyespot anthelid - Anthela ocellata

Attracted to UV light. Layed eggs whilst being cooled down in fridge to enable easier photography .

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    Christine Young
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    Gorgeous photo! Posted 7 months ago
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      Ernst
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      Thank you,Christine. Posted 7 months ago

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The Eyespot Anthelid

"Anthela ocellata" is a moth of the family Anthelidae. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1855. It is found in Australia, from Bundaberg to Hobart along the east coast. The wingspan is about 60 mm.

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Uploaded Mar 15, 2025. Captured Mar 15, 2025 09:06 in 105 Matthew Flinders Dr, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/99s
  • ISO400
  • 124mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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