Geometrid moth (Crypsiphona ocultaria)

 

The Geometrid moth, (Crypsiphona ocultaria), of the family Geometridae, is one of the most common moths found in Australia. As larvae they are green and feed on eucalypt leaves. When threatened the grub stands still, pretending to be a stick.

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Ghost Moth (Elhamma australasiae)

 

Macro close-up of a Ghost Moth, (Elhamma australasiae), from the family Hepialidae, also known as Swift Moths. There are about 150 species found in Australia. These moths fly in late summer and Autumn into early winter. They sometimes emerge on mass after rains.

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Pink Bellied Moth (Oenochroma vinaria)

 

Although moths are known to appear at night, attracted to bright lights, they can also be found resting during the day in various places. The Pink Bellied moth, (Oenochroma vinaria), is common all over Australia. This one was resting on a Hebe bush early morning.

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Grapevine Moth Caterpillar (Phalaenoides glycinae)

 

Many caterpillars are found in gardens, some rarer than others. This one is the caterpillar of the Grapevine Moth, (Phalaenoides glycinae), which I discovered on the leaf of a Fuchsia.

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