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Bloodspot noctuid (Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta) This moth was resting on a Renault under strong lights next to the local national park.<br /> A healthy looking specimen about 30mm long.<br /> Larvae feed on poaceae. Australia,Geotagged,Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Bloodspot noctuid (Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta)

This moth was resting on a Renault under strong lights next to the local national park.
A healthy looking specimen about 30mm long.
Larvae feed on poaceae.

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The Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta

''Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta'' is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and south Western Australia.

The wingspan is about 40 mm. ...hieroglyph snipped...

The larvae feed on various grasses.

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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 May 7, 2016. Captured Feb 27, 2012 10:39 in 21 Railway Ave, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • ISO100
  • 8.41mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.