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Common Anthelid

Anthela acuta

Photo by cathysinoz
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Field Notes

Description:

Reddish-brown, hairy with a dark head. Its head looks as though it has two large brown eyes. There are tufts all down the length of the body and small white spots.

Habitat:

Found in bushland.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
cathysinoz
Thanks Lori, I'll check out the site and update. =)
lori.tas
The spots make me think of caterpillars in the ANTHELIDAE family of moths. Check out http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/faqs/ident.html for more information about Australian lepidoptera.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2010

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