Moth (Slender Owlet) Rhapsa scotosialis
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Rhapsa
Species: R. scotosialis
Scientific name: Rhapsa scotosialis
Common name : Slender Owlet Moth
The Slender Owlet moth is one of New Zealand's commonest forest moths.
Easily recognised by its triangular shape while at rest. Its caterpillars feed on fallen leaves and moss.
Photo has red tones due to flash
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