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Hepialid moth (Oxycanus dirempta) Found on the edge of a local national park. Wingspan estimated at 55mm.<br /> The white patterns on these can be highly variable but the straight white line from wing base to mid-outer margin is consistent.<br /> Attractive moths which appear in numbers for a short period depending on recent climate. Australia,Fall,Geotagged,Hepialidae,Oxycanus dirempta Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Hepialid moth (Oxycanus dirempta)

Found on the edge of a local national park. Wingspan estimated at 55mm.
The white patterns on these can be highly variable but the straight white line from wing base to mid-outer margin is consistent.
Attractive moths which appear in numbers for a short period depending on recent climate.

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The Oxycanus dirempta

''Oxycanus dirempta'' is a moth of the Hepialidae family. It is found in New South Wales and Victoria.

The wingspan is about 60 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 25, 2016. Captured Apr 16, 2012 11:31 in 1310 Burwood Hwy, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • 10.25mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.