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.
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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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The wingspan is about 60 mm.
The larvae feed on various grasses.
References
editExternal 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.