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Cossid moth (Endoxyla secta) About 50mm long (probable approx wingspan 100mm) this is a medium to small member of the genus in Australia with some of the largest and heaviest moths known.<br /> Attracted to lights on the edge of a local national park.<br /> I was surprised to find this as we are experiencing an extended dry period. Larva would have fed in eucalyptus or acacia trees. Also called &#039;goat moths&#039; there are over a hundred species that all look somewhat similar. Australia,Cossidae,Endoxyla,Endoxyla secta,Geotagged,Spring,moth Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Cossid moth (Endoxyla secta)

About 50mm long (probable approx wingspan 100mm) this is a medium to small member of the genus in Australia with some of the largest and heaviest moths known.
Attracted to lights on the edge of a local national park.
I was surprised to find this as we are experiencing an extended dry period. Larva would have fed in eucalyptus or acacia trees. Also called 'goat moths' there are over a hundred species that all look somewhat similar.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    I can imagine the challenge on this one, great capture! Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Mark Ridgway's profile
      Mark Ridgway
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      Got it. Lucky it's a good specimen. :) Posted 9 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        Impressive! Posted 9 years ago

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The Endoxyla secta

''Endoxyla secta'' is a moth in the Cossidae family. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia.

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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 29, 2016. Captured Dec 5, 2015 11:14 in 1213 Burwood Hwy, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • f/4.0
  • 1/1s
  • ISO100
  • 9.16mm

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