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Diatenes aglossoides Attracted to UV light. Australia,Diatenes aglossoides,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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"Diatenes aglossoides" is a moth of the family Erebidae first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is found in most of Australia. The wingspan is about 40 mm. The larvae feed on "Acacia" species.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Sep 17, 2025. Captured Feb 25, 2023 15:24 in 72 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/332s
  • ISO800
  • 84mm