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Boisduval's Autumn Moth ♂ (Oenosandra boisduvallii) An unusual Noctuid moth with strong sexual dimorphism. The males also express variation with the background colour being from black to white. Consisyently showing the small speckles like glitter however.<br /> Australia,Fall,Geotagged,Oenosandra boisduvalii,Wicks Reserve,moth Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Boisduval's Autumn Moth ♂ (Oenosandra boisduvallii)

An unusual Noctuid moth with strong sexual dimorphism. The males also express variation with the background colour being from black to white. Consisyently showing the small speckles like glitter however.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    A pixel moth :) Posted 9 years ago
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    Calbost Niel
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    Quite a regal gown. Posted 4 years ago

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The Boisduval's Autumn Moth

The Boisduval's Autumn Moth is a moth of the Oenosandridae family and only member of the "Oenosandra" genus. It is found in the southern half of Australia, including Tasmania. The wingspan is about 50 mm.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Mar 24, 2016. Captured Apr 6, 2012 00:22 in 18 Clevedon Rd, The Basin VIC 3154, Australia.
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  • ISO100
  • 12.52mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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