Insects
Moths (Lepidoptera)
Wood moths (Cossidae)
Sighting 3368222

Endoxyla encalypti

Wattle Goat Moth at Googong, NSW

Endoxyla encalypti at Googong, NSW - 22 Dec 2016
Endoxyla encalypti at Googong, NSW - 22 Dec 2016
Endoxyla encalypti at Googong, NSW - 22 Dec 2016
Endoxyla encalypti at Googong, NSW - 22 Dec 2016
Endoxyla encalypti at Googong, NSW - 22 Dec 2016
Endoxyla encalypti at Googong, NSW - 22 Dec 2016
Endoxyla encalypti at Googong, NSW - 22 Dec 2016
Endoxyla encalypti at Googong, NSW - 22 Dec 2016
Endoxyla encalypti at Googong, NSW - 22 Dec 2016
Endoxyla encalypti at Googong, NSW - 22 Dec 2016
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Identification history

Endoxyla encalypti 31 Dec 2016 GlennCocking
Endoxyla encalypti 26 Dec 2016 Wandiyali
Unidentified 22 Dec 2016 Wandiyali

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User's notes

The most beautiful moths I have ever seen. ~50-60mm, superbly and intricately cryptic. On Acacia in Woodland/Dry Forest.

2 comments

KimPullen wrote:
   28 Dec 2016
Great shots - and both of the pair in perfect condition!
Wandiyali wrote:
   28 Dec 2016
Thanks, they were a stunning pair.

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