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Hypeninid moth (Sandava xylistis) About 22mm across. Patterns include fine wavy lines, solid grey and brown patches and spots, <br />
This one is a particularly fresh and intact example with most of it&#039;s scales.<br />
Found in a local nature reserve adjoining national park. Australia,Geotagged,Sandava xylistis,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Hypeninid moth (Sandava xylistis)

About 22mm across. Patterns include fine wavy lines, solid grey and brown patches and spots,
This one is a particularly fresh and intact example with most of it's scales.
Found in a local nature reserve adjoining national park.

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  1. Gorgeous! Posted 7 years ago

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"Sandava xylistis" is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in Victoria, Australia. The wingspan is about 20 mm. The moth flies in October, November, March and April.

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

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Uploaded Mar 26, 2016. Captured Nov 4, 2013 21:47 in 6 Walker St, The Basin VIC 3154, Australia.
  • DSC-HX30V
  • f/4.0
  • 1/8s
  • ISO100
  • 10.56mm