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Lappet Moth

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Field Notes

Description:

Newly-eclosed Lappet moth mimicking a dead leaf. This beautiful moth emerged 10 days after the caterpillar at http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/225066058 spun its cocoon.

Habitat:

Urban garden.

Notes:

Probably an Estigena (Gastropacha) sp. (Lasiocampidae; Pinarinae)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)

I have the cocoon too at http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/241296022 ,Leuba. Thank you for your comment! :)
Leana, you must be so pleased with this spotting and to see the whole process - well done ! and thanks for the great pics. You've got both the caterpillar & moth to help with the ID. I hope someone is able to assist.

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