Anthela ocellata
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| Eyespot anthelid | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Anthelidae |
| Genus: | Anthela |
| Species: | A. ocellata
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| Anthela ocellata | |
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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.
The wingspan is about 60 mm.
The larvae feed on various grasses.
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (9 September 2018). "Anthela ocellata (Walker, 1855) Eyespot Anthelid". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 4 November 2018.