Calliteara pura

Perfect Tussock Moth at Newport, NSW

Calliteara pura at Newport, NSW - 15 Sep 2025 09:47 AM
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Calliteara pura 15 Sep 2025 ibaird
Calliteara pura 15 Sep 2025 WendyEM
Ardices canescens 15 Sep 2025 donhe
Unverified 15 Sep 2025 JayCee

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4 comments

donhe wrote:
   15 Sep 2025
Yes
donhe wrote:
   15 Sep 2025
Hairy forelegs suggest Lymantriinae.
WendyEM wrote:
   15 Sep 2025
I don't think this is Ardices canescens. That species has all black legs while above moth has black and white bands. Forewing markings don't match either.
ibaird wrote:
   15 Sep 2025
Obviously the female without the brown plumose antannae.

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