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Magpie Moth

Nyctemera baulus

Photo by Andrea Lim
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Field Notes

Description:

Brown with white markings, body length 2cms, long probiscis (galea), feeding on the nectar. Brightly coloured striped abdomen to deter predators.

Habitat:

Working all of the flowers on Alphitonia oblata. James Cook University, Cairns QLD

Notes:

ex-Nyctemera secundiana

Reference Links:

Nyctemera baulus, Magpie Moth - Nyctemera secundiana

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PublishedApril 20, 2013

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