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Painted Pine Moth

Orgyia australis

Photo by LeanneGardner
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Description:

A 3cm wingspan, this male has a beautiful cream and brown pattern on the forewings and fluffy legs. The caterpilllar is a typical tussock moth with tussocks of hair that can cause an irritation to the skin. Interestingly, the female of this moth is wingless and looks like a small hairy sausage.

Habitat:

Found throughout most of Australia except Tasmania.

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Orgyia australis

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