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Golden Leaf Moth - Wingia aurata In two years of mothing this is only the 2nd time that this  species came to my UV light. Two more times I observed it in natural habitats in several years. Australia,Geotagged,Golden Leaf Moth,Spring,Wingia aurata Click/tap to enlarge

Golden Leaf Moth - Wingia aurata

In two years of mothing this is only the 2nd time that this species came to my UV light. Two more times I observed it in natural habitats in several years.

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The Golden Leaf Moth is a moth of the Oecophoridae family. It is found in Southern and Eastern Australia. The wingspan is 30–35 mm.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Dec 18, 2025. Captured Dec 18, 2025 11:30 in 72 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/41s
  • ISO200
  • 64mm