Eyespot anthelid

Anthela ocellata

"Anthela ocellata", the eyespot anthelid, 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.
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

Appearance

The wingspan is about 60 mm. The larvae feed on various grasses.

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