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Ruddy Streak - Tachystola acroxantha Attracted to UV light. Australia,Geotagged,Spring,Tachystola acroxantha Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Ruddy Streak - Tachystola acroxantha

Attracted to UV light.

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"Tachystola acroxantha" is a moth of the family Oecophoridae. It is native to Australia, but is an invasive species in New Zealand and Europe, probably imported with Australian plants.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Sep 29, 2025. Captured Sep 29, 2025 11:51 in 72 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 109mm