#oenosandridae

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Boisduval's Autumn Moth (Oenosandra boisduvalii)

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#1610 - Oenosandra boisduvalii - Boisduval's Autumn Moth

Spotted by Tanisha Grant in Kanmantoo SA - happily, she found a male and a female, since they have complertely different markings. The male is the speckled grey one. 

Oenosandra boisduvalii is the only species the genus, and one of only 8 species in the family Oenosandridae, or Snub Moths. They used to be included in the Notodontidae. Found in most of southern Australia, where the caterpillars hide under bark and emerge to eat gum leaves.