Eyespot Anthelid

Anthela ocellata

"Anthela ocellata" is a moth of the family Anthelidae. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1855. It is found in Australia, from Bundaberg to Hobart along the east coast. The wingspan is about 60 mm.
Eyespot anthelid - Anthela ocellata Attracted to UV light. Layed eggs whilst being cooled down in fridge to enable easier photography .  Anthela ocellata,Australia,Eamw moth,Encounter Bay SA,Eyespot anthelid,Geotagged,Summer,UVL

Food

The larvae feed on various grasses.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyAnthelidae
GenusAnthela
SpeciesA. ocellata
Photographed in
Australia