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Sundowner moth / Beer moth

Sphingomorpha chlorea

Photo by C.Sydes
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

robust moth with a wingspan about 60mm with beautiful cream coloured feathery "bloomers" adorning the legs

Habitat:

attracted to lights, agricultural smallholding on edge of town

Notes:

also very attracted to cans of beer

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PublishedJuly 25, 2013

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