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Tree Lucerne Moth (Uresiphita ornithopteralis) These moths are highly variable and there is often discussion about the pale eastern and the dark western varieties.<br /> We are lucky to find both. This one is the darkest form I&#039;ve found and was attracted to lights at night.<br /> About 24mm long overall. Australia,Geotagged,Summer,Uresiphita ornithopteralis Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Tree Lucerne Moth (Uresiphita ornithopteralis)

These moths are highly variable and there is often discussion about the pale eastern and the dark western varieties.
We are lucky to find both. This one is the darkest form I've found and was attracted to lights at night.
About 24mm long overall.

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The Tree Lucerne Moth

The Tree Lucerne Moth is a moth of the Crambidae family. It is found in New South Wales, Norfolk Island, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania 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 Apr 5, 2016. Captured Jan 11, 2014 07:10 in 1213 Burwood Hwy, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • EX-Z2000
  • f/3.4
  • 1/30s
  • ISO100
  • 8.46mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.