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Gum Snout Moth
LASIOCAMPIDAE
-37.8301, 140.784
Field Notes
Description:
LASIOCAMPIDAE of Australia Eggar, Lappet and Snout Moths.BOMBYCOIDEA LASIOCAMPIDAEmoth picturesThe Caterpillars of LASIOCAMPIDAE are medium to large in size. Some are smooth, and some are hairy. Most have a pair of dorsalglands on abdominal segments six and seven. Many have flaps of skin overhanging their prolegs, hence the name "Lappet Moths" (a 'lappet' is a decorative flap of material on clothing). Many adults have elongated labial palpi, which makes them look like they have long noses, hence their name "Snout Moths".
Habitat:
Gum Trees, Eucalyptus, Myrtaceae
Notes:
A female in captivity, like ours pictured, lays her eggs 24 hrs after releasing her cocoon. Eggs laid in captivity are usually unfertilised, much like chickens in captivity. I disvovered this after the fact.
Despite all of our efforts the eggs did not survive nor the moth unfortunately.
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