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Oenochroma defense pose Oenochroma means &#039;wine coloured&#039; from the Greek oeno (wine) and chroma (colour). Due to the beautiful colour of the adult moths. <br /> <br /> Perhaps O. vinaria, but markings appear slightly different from others I&#039;ve found. <br /> <br /> Seen eating fresh shoots on Hakea purpurea. <br /> <br /> It adopted this defense pose when I moved the stem. <br /> <br /> 30 mm length. Australia,Entomology,Fauna,Geometridae,Geotagged,Lepidoptera,Macro,Oenochroma,Pink-bellied moth,arthropod,insect,invertebrate,new south wales,spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Oenochroma defense pose

Oenochroma means 'wine coloured' from the Greek oeno (wine) and chroma (colour). Due to the beautiful colour of the adult moths.

Perhaps O. vinaria, but markings appear slightly different from others I've found.

Seen eating fresh shoots on Hakea purpurea.

It adopted this defense pose when I moved the stem.

30 mm length.

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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Sep 23, 2025. Captured Sep 20, 2025 10:39 in 3P2R+MC Merewether NSW, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.