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Australian Maidenhair Fern Moth - Musotima ochropteralis Attracted to UV light. Australia,Geotagged,Musotima ochropteralis,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Australian Maidenhair Fern Moth - Musotima ochropteralis

Attracted to UV light.

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The Australian Maidenhair Fern Moth

"Musotima ochropteralis" is a moth of the family Crambidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854 and is known from all of Australia. This species has been introduced to New Zealand.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ernst
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By Ernst

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Uploaded Sep 7, 2025. Captured Sep 7, 2025 15:54 in 72 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/166s
  • ISO400
  • 64mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.