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Saturniid Moth

Syntherata janetta

Photo by Vinny
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Field Notes

Description:

Large moth approx. 8cm across. The spots on the wings were translucent.

Species ID Suggestions

Saturniid Moth

Syntherata janetta

Reference Link
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Comments (2)
bayucca
Forgot one: http://gvcocks.homeip.net/Lepidoptera/Saturniidae/syntherata_janetta.htm
bayucca
Saturniidae, should be Syntherata janetta, a VERY varibale species!! http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/satu/janetta.html http://bunyipco.blogspot.ch/2011/11/mob-of-syntherata.html

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PublishedMarch 20, 2016

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