Anthela ocellata (Walker, 1855) is a animal in the Anthelidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Anthela ocellata (Walker, 1855) (Anthela ocellata (Walker, 1855))
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Anthela ocellata (Walker, 1855)

Anthela ocellata (Walker, 1855)

Anthela ocellata, the eyespot anthelid, is an Anthelidae moth found along Australia's east coast with a 60 mm wingspan.

Family
Genus
Anthela
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Anthela ocellata (Walker, 1855)

Anthela ocellata, commonly known as the eyespot anthelid, is a moth species that belongs to the Anthelidae family. This species was first formally described by Francis Walker in 1855. It is distributed along the east coast of Australia, with its range extending from Bundaberg to Hobart. The wingspan of adult individuals of this species is approximately 60 mm. The larvae of Anthela ocellata feed on a wide variety of grasses.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Anthelidae Anthela

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