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Crambid Moth (Anemosa exanthes) A very attractive crambid moth with a wing span of about 30 mm. Wings were a varying shade of brown and orange with bright orange patches at the apices. The thin pale line along  the costa  also stood-out. Wings were tented and feathery antennae swept back. Labial palps were brush-like forming a &#039;snout&#039;. <br />
Spotted under bright lights near a national park on a warm evening. Anemosa exanthes,Australia,Geotagged,Moth Week 2018,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Crambid Moth (Anemosa exanthes)

A very attractive crambid moth with a wing span of about 30 mm. Wings were a varying shade of brown and orange with bright orange patches at the apices. The thin pale line along the costa also stood-out. Wings were tented and feathery antennae swept back. Labial palps were brush-like forming a 'snout'.
Spotted under bright lights near a national park on a warm evening.

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''Anemosa exanthes'' is a species of snout moth in the genus ''Anemosa''. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1885, and is known from Australia.

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

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Uploaded Sep 13, 2017. Captured Sep 12, 2017 00:13 in 1272 Burwood Hwy, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
  • SZ-10
  • f/12.0
  • 10/1250s
  • ISO100
  • 15.52mm