Anthela ocellata

(Anthela ocellata)

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Description

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. Anthela is a genus of moths of the family Anthelidae. The genus was erected by Francis Walker in 1855.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Anthelidae
Genus:Anthela
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