Aenetus ombraloma, Highland Splendid Ghost Moth

Highland Splendid Ghost Moth, Aenetus ombraloma

Female
Early October 2018
Huonville
Body length around 45mm.Species identification thanks to Ethan Beaver (via Bowerbird).

Late September 2019
Nicholls Rivulet
Images by Elaine McDonald, used with permission.

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