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Northern Wattle Moth (Pepe Atua)

Dasypodia cymatodes

Photo by JillBlack
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Self introduced into New Zealand. Originally from Australia. Also known as owl, moon or peacock moth. This one flew inside the garage so took a couple of photos before putting it outside.

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