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Noctuid moth - Athetis tenuis Attracted to UV light. Athetis tenuis,Australia,Geotagged,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Noctuid moth - Athetis tenuis

Attracted to UV light.

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The Athetis tenuis

"Athetis tenuis" is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is known from all of Australia, including Norfolk Island as well as New Zealand. The larvae have been recorded feeding on the stems of young "Gossypium" species.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Nov 15, 2025. Captured Nov 15, 2025 14:37 in 72 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/11.0
  • 1/41s
  • ISO400
  • 70mm