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Red Footman
Scoliacma bicolora
-37.8931, 145.313
Field Notes
Description:
This attractive moth had a wing sapn of about 25 m. Wings were mostly red with black patches in the outer half. The thorax also had a small black patch.
Habitat:
Spotted under bright lights along a highway.
Notes:
Caterpillars of this moth are said to feed on lichens and moss. Also called
Lithosia rubrata. <br>
Family: Arctiidae <br>
Subfamily: Lithosiinae
Reference Links:
Scoliacma bicolora
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 3, 2015
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